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Tampa Bay Boulevard Closes for BTS Concert Merchandise Sales

4/23/2026

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Tampa Bay Boulevard will close starting April 22 at 6 A.M. for Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) merchandise sales.
The closure supports BTS concerts on April 25, 26, and 28.
The closure is expected to draw thousands of fans daily, creating heavy traffic.
The road will reopen on April 29 at 6 P.M.
Drivers are urged to plan for delays and to use TECO Line Streetcar or HART buses.

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Story summary

Tampa Bay Boulevard will close starting April 22 at 6 A.M. for Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) merchandise sales.
The closure supports BTS concerts on April 25, 26, and 28.
The closure is expected to draw thousands of fans daily, creating heavy traffic.
The road will reopen on April 29 at 6 P.M.
Drivers are urged to plan for delays and to use TECO Line Streetcar or HART buses.