Advance signage for 38 Av N

This is mounted on the overpass carrying 54 Av N over Interstate 275. Notice the blank green space on the bottom of the sign; this covers up a sign goof mistakenly identifying the exit only lane as the lane we are in now; the right lane that forms from the westbound 54 Av N on ramp is the dedicated exit only lane for 38 Av N.

Simply head west on 38 Av N to Tyrone Blvd (US Alt. 19), then north on Tyrone Blvd to the FL 666 interchange. West on FL 666 to both Madeira Beach and the Redington Beaches (via FL 699).

Taken from a side street alongside Interstate 275 south.

Notice the dedicated exit only lane which was formed from the on ramp from 54 Av N.

This was taken from a side street running alongside Interstate 275.

Prior to 1989, this used to be a through right lane and an exit ramp; those in the left lane of Interstate 275 had to merge as the lane ended. When Interstate 275 was re-striped in 1989, the left lane became a through lane and the right lane became the exit only lane.

This was also taken from the side street alongside Interstate 275. It was erected in 2005 as part of sign replacement during the concrete pavement rehabilitation project.

These new shields were erected from 62 Av N to 13 Av N during the concrete rehabilitation project on Interstate 275 which was finished in October 2005.

This is looking northbound on Interstate 275 as we cross 22 Av N.

Notice how the sign is mounted on the pedestrian overpass, just above the entrance ramp from 22 Av N.

Notice that the sign support as well as the 38 Av N sign itself has been there since this section of Interstate 275 opened in 1974.

The sign support from 1974 mentioned in the previous photo is still there, but the sign was recently changed as the original 38 Av N sign - which was in service since 1974 as a vintage button copy sign - was taken down by contractors working on the variable message sign project.

The control city for Interstate 275 southbound, Bradenton, is properly signed.

Haines Road is a diagonal road running from US 19 and 70 Av N in Pinellas Park to the intersection of Martin Luther King St N and 34 Av N. It used to be a state road at one time (FL 689); in fact, it used to carry US 19 on a temporary basis while 34th Street was being constructed to link up to the original Sunshine Skyway Bridge (historical info from Robert Droz's US Highways site).

This is just before crossing 38 Av N on Interstate 275 southbound. Notice the different font that was used for the sign itself. The original signage used to be mounted on four heavy duty posts that were taller than a partial overhead sign.

This is seen from the off ramp from Interstate 275 onto 38 Av N. Notice the old exit number to the right.

For Sunken Gardens, head east on 22 Av N to 4 St N, then south on 4 St N for about 1/4 mile; the City of St. Petersburg owned and operated attraction will then be on your left side. For the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines, head west on 22 Av N to Tyrone Blvd, then north on Tyrone Blvd across the Seminole Bridge to the VA Medical Center.

Seen from a side street alongside Interstate 275. You wonder why you have to exit at 22 Av N for the VA Medical Center when 38 Av N is closer? It's simple: Federal MUTCD guidelines don't allow more than two destinations on the same sign, according to a St. Petersburg Times article.

Notice how the sign is mounted on the pedestrian overpass. To the immediate right of the pedestrian overpass is the now-closed Norwood Secondary School, where students who have major disciplinary issues with the Pinellas County School District were sent to (usually for one or two semesters).

The three exits for Downtown St. Petersburg - 5 Av N (FL 595), Interstate 375 and Interstate 175 - are advertised.  This is as we cross the 30 Av N overpass and is mounted in the center median until recently.

The sign for the upcoming exits for Downtown St. Petersburg was recently relocated from the center median gantry onto a sign bridge gantry of its own.  Notice one of the many new variable message signs being installed which will extend the motorist information system southward from 54 Av N to 54 Av S.

This sign was replaced as a result of the tanker accident that happened on the flyover crossing northbound Interstate 275 in early 2007. It is also missing an Exit 24 tab.

Notice the dedicated right exit lane as well as a recently installed Interstate 275 reassurance shield.

The right lane drops into the off ramp for 22 Av N. Use 22 Av N to reach Sunken Gardens and the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines.

Taken underneath the southbound lanes of Interstate 275. Notice the newly placed sign directing motorists to southbound Interstate 275 from 22 Av N. You can also see the massive three column pier holding up the steel girders of Interstate 275's southbound lanes.

This is looking eastbound on 30 Av N as it goes under Interstate 275. Notice the intersection of 22 St N in the foreground just before going under the highway. Being a low volume city street, an interchange at 30 Av N was not justified.