Crosstown Expressway to MLK Blvd, and I-275 to Crosstown via Connector (Tampa)

SR 618 WEST TO I-275:

The new exit 10 on the Crosstown opened to traffic on January 6, 2014, replacing the exit to 39th Street that closed in 2010. 1 mile until the Selmon Connector to Tampa.

Located after the exit to I-275, is exit 9. Use this exit for the Port and 22nd Street in 1 mile.

An auxiliary lane is formed once you get to the half-mile mark (Auxiliary lane to the left).

Electronic message signs are displayed before exit 10 on both directions of the Crosstown. If there is congestion on I-4, just take exit 8 to Jefferson Street to I-275 North, or Florida Avenue to I-275 South.

Technically 0.5 miles until exit 9, the bottom portion of the sign was changed to Second Exit probably not to confuse exit 10 with 22nd Street.

Final opportunity for exit 10 to I-275 via I-4 West. Use the left 2 lanes for SR 618 East to Downtown and Gandy Blvd.

Separation between the Connector and SR 618 appear here. Also seen is a confirming exit 10 sign.

The right turn curve speed is set at 30 mph. The entire 2 mile stretch of roadway is elevated, making it look like an interstate or expressway.

Now approaching the toll booth, signs for I-4 East/I-75 and I-4 West/I-275 are for truck drivers. The cost is $0.53 for SunPass, or $0.78 plus $2.50 (equals $3.28) for Toll-By-Plate. For the truck lanes, the toll costs $1.05 for SunPass, or $3.81 (plus the $2.50 fee) for Toll-By-Plate.

A newer style SunPass toll booth, as seen from the Connector heading northbound.

Approaching the end of the Selmon Connector, drivers must merge to the left, because the right lane is about to end. The southbound connector is on the left side of your screen.

Warning sign for the upcoming 30 mph left turn, and the right lane will end in 1500 feet.

Westbound I-4 is now visible from the end of the Connector. 21st/22nd Streets was former SR 585 before the state road designation ended in 2016.

1 mile until I-4's western terminus at I-275. This is where "Malfunction Junction" traffic starts to congest.

Going to the Straz Center or the Tampa Convention Center? Use Ashley Drive to Downtown West. For Downtown East, use Jefferson Street via Exit 45A.

The only end sign for I-4 is posted 3/4 mile before the interchange with I-275.

0.5 miles before I-4 ends, we can see signs for I-275 north and south, along with exit 45A to Downtown.

Going to northbound I-275? Be in the right lane. Southbound I-275 and exit 45A are coming up.

Final opportunity for I-275 south and exit 45A to Downtown.

I-275 NORTH TO EXIT 46B:

 Exit 46B for SR 574 (MLK Blvd) is in 0.5 miles. Use the right lane for exiting. Fowler Avenue (exit 51) is in 5 miles, and will take 6-8 minutes.

This is an example of a dedicated exit lane, as indicated by Exit Only with a down arrow.

Final opportunity for MLK Blvd and SR 574 via exit 46B.

Up ahead is where the off-ramp meets the northbound frontage road (Taliaferro Avenue).

Choose any lane for your specific destination! For SR 574 west, use the left 2 lanes. For SR 574 East, keep right.

The final traffic light until the ramp to northbound I-275.

Variable message signs posted before the I-275 ramps.

This section North Central Avenue runs for 3 miles from Emily Street to Hanlon Street.

I-275 SOUTH TO SR 618 EAST:

Exit 46A for Floribraska (Florida + Nebraska) Avenue is coming up on your right.

Final opportunity for exit 46A for Floribraska Avenue.

Confirming sign for exit 46A.

Since we are going to take the Selmon Connector, you must use exit 45B via I-275. Exit 45A for Downtown is in 1/4 mile.

Sound barriers are seen to the right of the exit ramps, along with another exit 45B sign.

Now we are on exit 45B to I-4 East. Downtown Tampa is also visible because you are within the city limits.

Exit 1 for 21st and 22nd Streets are in 1 mile. To the left is the final sign showing exit 45A from I-275.

This is an example of "elevated exit 45B" to I-4 East. 132 miles later, is the northern terminus of I-4 at I-95.

Looking towards Downtown Tampa from the I-4 ramp.

The elevated ramp ends once you merge onto I-4, and then it becomes a regular highway.

Exit 1 for 21st and 22nd Streets are in 1/4 mile. For truck drivers accessing the port, do not use exit 1. Instead, use exit 2, which is in 3/4 mile.

The final opportunity for exit 1 is seen here with a slanted arrow. Exit 2 for the Selmon Extension is in 0.5 miles.

As described by the arrows on this sign, use the left lane for exit 2. Keep right for I-4 East.

Example of a variable message sign, also known as a VMS. This one is displaying exit 9, which is in 8 miles.

Now taking exit 2 for the Selmon Extension.

Price sign for the upcoming tolls on the elevated extension.

Our final view of I-4 before we go through the Selmon Extension.

For all truck drivers: Keep right to use the truck route to Port of Tampa.

Chevrons pointing right as an indication about a curve. This is on the Selmon Extension heading southbound.

Looking from the southbound direction, you can see signs for both sides of the truck routes.

For this side of the extension, use the right lane for the truck route to the Port, and for the other side (right), keep left.

Final opportunity for the truck exit to Port of Tampa and 22nd Street.

The same toll booth as before, only heading southbound.

Another warning sign for the upcoming left turn. Maximum speed is 30 mph.

Coming into the Crosstown, you can see farmland along with a transmitter(?)

Down below the "elevated highway" are the express lane entrances to Brandon, along with the local lanes.

Approaching the end of the Selmon Extension, is a sign for upcoming exit 11, which is in 3/4 mile.

Now at the local lanes, exit 11 for 50th Street is in 1/4 mile. For exiting, use the right two lanes.

Final opportunity for exit 11.

The 50th Street exit, complete with a confirming sign, and a toll booth.