18830 Gunn Highway Culvert Renewal Replacement
18830 Gunn Highway Culvert Renewal Replacement
Welcome to the public engagement page for the 18830 Gunn Highway Culvert Replacement project, which entails a road closure of up to 28 days. Comments are open from Sept. 8, 2026, to Sept. 21, 2026, and an in-person open-house informational meeting will be held on Sept. 15, 2026 at 6 p.m., at the Walker Middle Magnet School gymnasium, 8282 N. Mobley Rd., Odessa, FL 33556.
Project Overview
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Hillsborough County Public Works has scheduled a stormwater culvert replacement near 18830 Gunn Highway. The project is part of the Culvert Renewal and Replacement Program and will entail removing a 5-foot-by-10-foot box culvert and replacing it with two 53-inch-by-83-inch elliptical reinforced concrete pipes. The current culvert is nearing the end of its lifespan and replacement is necessary to prevent potential failure and maintain roadway safety.
Road Closure Information
To complete construction, a road closure of up to 28 days will be necessary and is expected to begin on or after Oct. 12, 2026. As with any construction project, inclement weather may cause delays. Drivers will be detoured to Lutz Lake Fern Road, Dale Mabry Highway, and Van Dyke Road.
Drivers may choose to use the Veteran’s Expressway as an alternative. However, regular tolls will apply.
Message boards will be placed along the detour with updated details at least seven days before the closure, and navigation apps will be provided with the detour information.
Work Area
Detour Route
QUICK FACTS
CIP# 46142545
Location: Keystone
Project Type: Culvert Renewal and Replacement
Phase: Construction
Project Cost Estimate: $1,294,487
Estimated Project Schedule
Construction Start: October 2026
Road Closure: Tentatively scheduled to begin on or after Oct. 12, 2026, and last up to 28 days.
Construction Completion: Late 2026
Data Source: Unifier, Aug. 7, 2026
Open House
September 15, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
Walker Middle Magnet School Gymnasium