All "Malfunction Junction" exits (includes exits 1 to 3 on I-4)

Malfunction Junction is home to accidents, slow traffic, and even a standstill! You just can't avoid I-4 traffic on the weekdays, but you can use Malfunction Junction every day! The times where I-4 traffic flows smoothly from Malfunction Junction is on Saturdays and Sundays.

I-275 NORTH:

The first sign showing I-4 is located on exit 41A for Dale Mabry Highway. Use the 4 left lanes for north I-275.

Exit 45B for I-4 East is in 3 1/4 miles. Exits 42 and 44 are shown on this sign, located on top of I-4.

2.5 miles until the exit to I-4 East from I-275 North.

Exit 45B is in 2 miles. The exit for Downtown Tampa is in 1 mile.

Use the middle lane for exit 45B for I-4 or the left 2 lanes for I-275 North.

Heading to Ybor City or Port Tampa Bay? Use exit 45B and then take exits 1 or 2.

The right 3 lanes are for the I-4 exit (45B). For exits 46B to 59, use the left 2 lanes for I-275 North.

The right lane ends in 1400 feet, so merge to the left after the I-4 exit!

Final opportunity for exit 45B. The fourth right lane is not shown on the exit sign due to a lane ends sign.

Reassurance marker for I-4 East posted after exit 45B. Exit 1 is in 3/4 mile.

Going under Malfunction Junction from I-4 East.

EXITS 1 TO 3 ON I-4 EAST:

1 mile until exit 2. All trucks accessing Port Tampa Bay must use exit 2, because no trucks are allowed on 21st or 22nd streets.

Exit 1 for 21st St/22nd St is in 1/4 mile. No trucks are allowed on 21st and 22nd streets. For truck drivers who want to access the port, use exit 2, which is in 3/4 mile.

Use exit 1 on I-4 for Ybor City (a historic district) and for the Channelside Cruise Ships. A tourist info center can be accessed by using exit 1, and making a right turn at 21st Street and Palm Avenue. Afterwards, make a left turn at 15th Street, and follow all tourist info signs. The final left turn is at 9th Avenue.

Final opportunity for exit 1. Exit 2 for SR 618 Toll East is in 0.5 miles.

As seen in this arrow per lane sign, use the left lane for exit 2, or the right lanes for I-4 East.

All trucks that are accessing the port must exit here and follow all truck route signs. Exit 2 takes you through a toll booth and you can use 22nd Street or westbound SR 618.

Exit 3 is in 1 mile. The exit is on your left, as indicated by the yellow sign.

0.5 miles until the Columbus Dr/50th Street exit. Notice the arrow per lane (APL) sign. Keep right for I-4 East.

Final opportunity for exit 3. Use this exit if you want to go to Busch Gardens, located on the corner of McKinley Drive and Busch Blvd.

Confirming sign for exit 3, with an arrow pointing to the left.

Use the left 2 lanes for US 41 North to SR 583, or the right lane for US 41 South, also known as 50th Street.