SPHS Families

We have been informed by the Florida Department of Transportation that median construction will be happening on 5^th Avenue North beginning on Monday, August 26^th. Westbound 5^th Avenue North from the interstate overpass to 28^th Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic for the duration of the construction, which is currently slated to last all of next week (8/26-8/30). An anticipated effect of the lane closure will be increased traffic congestion on 5^th Avenue North and will definitely affect student drop off and pick up. We recommend making alternate travel route plans during this time.

The 5^th Avenue North traffic lane closure will impact morning drop off and afternoon pickup traffic patterns for St. Petersburg High School. Devil’s Drive will still be open for drop off and pick up, but we will be moving cars all the way down 27^th Street to 9^th Avenue North to keep traffic moving and stay away from 5^th Avenue delays. Students may have to walk a farther distance between the school access and your vehicle. Consider utilizing side avenues for meeting your student in the afternoon to avoid using 5^th Avenue during construction. School and neighborhood access from 9^th Avenue North is recommended to avoid 5^th Avenue. We appreciate your support as we navigate the anticipated construction traffic.