Table 9. Strategic infrastructure improvements in Hillsborough County
Source: Hillsborough MPO - Freight Logistics Zone Strategic Plan, 2016
7.3 Port Redwing The Tampa Port Authority is undergoing a large expansion of Port Redwing, which is located near Gibsonton in South Hillsborough County (Figure 53). The proposed expansion of Port Redwing will provide additional capacity for Tampa’s bulk trade and intermodal transportation activities. The Florida Ports Council reports that cargo capacity at full build out could reach 12 million tons. In August 2016, Tampa Tank and Florida Structural Steel broke ground on an $18-million facility expansion plan at Port Redwing (Florida Ports Council, 2018). The area has 145 acres of industrially zoned property available adjacent to deep water and is currently served by US 41, I- 75 and Big Bend Road. The Hillsborough MPO TIP identifies candidates for new funding which includes a new two-lane access road connecting Port Redwing to US 41 and a new rail line connecting Port Redwing to the CSXT mainline (Florida Ports Council, 2018 & Hillsborough MPO, 2018a). FDOT rebuilt Kracker Avenue east of US 41 into Port property for improved truck access.
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