Memorial Hwy (SR 60) and Independence Pkwy: Tampa, FL

MEMORIAL HIGHWAY NORTH:

As described on the sign, keep right for SR 616 (Spruce Street) and TPA Air Cargo.

Use the right two lanes for TPA Airport, SR 60 West, and CR 576 (Memorial Highway). The left two lanes are for SR 589 North.

Final opportunity for TPA Airport and SR 60 West to CR 576.

To continue on the Veterans Expressway, you need to have a SunPass account or toll-by-plate.

0.5 miles until exit 2A for Clearwater via SR 60 West.

Navigation systems for the airplanes are located above SR 589.

Final opportunity for exit 2A. SR 60 is a freeway before the Rocky Point Drive traffic light. Afterwards, the Courtney Campbell Causeway begins.

Confirming sign for exit 2A, To the right is a frontage road.

Exit 2B for Independence Parkway is in 0.5 miles. This is the final exit before tolls are collected on the off-ramps.

Final opportunity for exit 2B. The left 2 lanes are for SR 589 North.

Getting off at exit 2B from SR 589 North. The ramp speed is 25 mph.

The first set of warning signs is for the upcoming left turn at 25 mph speed.

The final left turn sign before we get on the Independence Parkway.

Begin SR 589 shields, from the exit 2B ramp.



INDEPENDENCE PARKWAY WEST:

Now we are on the Independence Parkway, a short road that runs for 0.8 miles.

Traffic light for George Road via Independence Parkway.

Independence Park, an example of a common office building found on this street.

The intersection with Memorial Highway is the ending point of westbound Independence Parkway. Now let's go eastbound!


INDEPENDENCE PARKWAY EAST:

A ramp to Independence Parkway separates Memorial Highway, because there is Left Turn Only pavement on the other side of the road.

Now, we have exited the on-ramp. Speed limit is 45 mph maximum.

The same traffic light as before, only in the opposite direction. George Road runs for 2.02 miles from Paris Street to Dana Shores Drive.

The first warning sign about the upcoming right turn in 600 feet.

Indicated by a flashing light, is a right turn arrow sign, with a 25 mph limit.

Trailblazers for I-275 posted along Independence Parkway.

Above this on-ramp is SR 589 South, looking from the southbound on-ramp to the Veterans Expressway. Signs for exit 2A and SR 60 to I-275 are visible.

The lane dividers separates the on-ramp and SR 589 South.

Due to the length of the merge, there is no access to the Courtney Campbell Causeway from this point forward. But for drivers who are already on the Veterans Expressway, this is the final opportunity for exit 2A. The right lane will end in 600 feet.

Use the right lane for exits 1A/1B, or the left 3 lanes for SR 60 to I-275. Speed limit is 50 mph.

The same sign as before, only from a different vantage point.

The right lane is now Exit Only to access Spruce Street (SR 616). Exit 1A is also coming up.

Final opportunity for exit 1B for Spruce Street and Cypress Street. For exit 1A to TPA Airport, use the right two lanes. The left 4 lanes are for SR 60 East to I-275.

Exit 1A departs here. This sign cannot be mounted on an overhead, due to the laser navigation system.

Choose which lane that you would want to go to a specific destination. The left 2 lanes are for SR 60, and the right 2 lanes are for I-275.

The four lane roadway begins to end once the ramp to I-275 south begins. The middle two lanes are for I-275 North to I-4 East.

Final opportunity for I-275 South from SR 60.

Continuing on the three lane freeway, I-275 ramps begin here, as indicated by Exit.

Memorial Highway ends after you pass the ramps to I-275 North. I-275 takes you to Wesley Chapel (exit 59) or to the 75 apex.