Keystone Road & East Lake Road Emergency Access Improvements Project

This was a public meeting held by Pinellas County on June 26, 2026, to discuss the Keystone Road and East Lake Road Emergency Access Improvements Project. The project aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve emergency vehicle access at the intersection of Keystone Road and East Lake Road through roadway widening, adding turn lanes, and extending existing lanes. Design is underway with construction planned to start in summer 2027 and expected to last about a year. The meeting included a detailed presentation of the planned improvements, followed by a Q&A session where residents raised concerns about traffic flow, cut-through traffic, and potential impacts on local neighborhoods. County officials and consultants addressed questions about construction phasing, traffic signal timing, and long-term corridor studies. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the project is part of a broader capital improvements effort with dedicated project managers and consultants. The county is also pursuing grants to support the project and encouraged community feedback to inform future phases.