State work on Capital Circle, Tennessee Street, Adams Street and Thomasville Road; nightly Centerville Road detours. Live traffic: FL511 or dial 511.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Refreshed weekly. Facts on this page come from the Florida Department of Transportation’s NWFLRoads traffic advisories and the City of Tallahassee’s current projects page.

Three governments fix roads in Tallahassee. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District 3, handles state roads such as Capital Circle, Tennessee Street, Monroe Street and Thomasville Road. The City of Tallahassee handles city streets and runs the traffic signals. Leon County Public Works handles county roads.

Who to call

  • Live traffic on state roads and I-10: FL511, or dial 511
  • City streets, crashes and closures: the city’s Driver Information System
  • State road projects: FDOT District 3 public information, 888-638-0250
  • County roads: Leon County Public Works, 850-606-1500
  • Report a city street problem: the DigiTally app

Storm note: The city’s Oct. 7 notice on Isaias warned of heavy rain and localized flooding from Friday, Oct. 9, through the weekend. It asks drivers not to drive through flooded roads or around barricades. Check FL511 before you leave.

State road work (FDOT)

FDOT posts a weekly Big Bend Traffic Advisory every Friday. Its most recent advisory, issued Oct. 2, listed this work in Leon County (all weather dependent; speeding fines double when workers are present):

Road Where What drivers saw
Capital Circle (S.R. 263) Crawfordville Road to Springhill Road Balkin Road closed at Capital Circle through Thursday, Oct. 8; traffic detoured to Westway Road for water main, drainage and roadway work
Capital Circle (S.R. 263) South of U.S. 90 to north of I-10 Intermittent lane closures, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Crawfordville Road / Adams Street (S.R. 61/363) Arden Road to Gaines Street Intermittent lane closures, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Woodville Highway (S.R. 363) Intersection at Natural Bridge Road Intermittent lane closures, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Thomasville Road (S.R. 319) Timberwolf Crossing to the Georgia line, resurfacing Intermittent lane closures, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bigger state projects

  • Tennessee Street (U.S. 90), Monroe Street to Magnolia Drive: a $7.5 million resurfacing project that began May 31, 2026, with retaining wall replacement, curb ramps and landscaping. FDOT’s May 27 notice warns of nighttime lane closures and some intersection detours between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Since July 7, westbound Tennessee Street has been down to one lane from Short Street to Terrace Street, near Leon High School, for retaining wall work.
  • South Monroe Street (S.R. 61), Perkins Street to north of Jefferson Street: a planned 1.2-mile resurfacing in front of the Capitol, with curb ramps and signal upgrades. Plans are on the project page.

City projects

From the city’s current projects list:

  • Centerville Road power line upgrade, Phase 4: City Electric crews are replacing poles and lines from Woodgate Way to about Potts Road, overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., seven days a week, since Sept. 25. Through traffic is detoured during work hours: northbound Centerville Road at Betton Road, southbound at Capital Circle NE, and northbound Blair Stone Road at Miccosukee Road. Local access and emergency vehicles get through. Detour map at Talgov.com/Centerville.
  • Tram Road multiuse trail: a 10-foot trail on the north side of Tram Road from Capital Circle Southeast to Four Oaks Boulevard, under construction since mid-December 2025. Questions: 850-891-2857.
  • Jake Gaither Community PASS project: sidewalks and crosswalks planned on Ridge Road, Springsax Road, Bragg Drive and nearby streets. Open house 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg Drive.
  • Sidewalk projects in design: Waverly Road (Meridian Road to Thomasville Road), Pinewood Drive, Rudy Hubbard Way and streets near Fairview Middle and Sabal Palm Elementary.

What this means for you

  • Driving Centerville Road at night? Plan on the detour.
  • Tennessee Street near Leon High: one westbound lane.
  • Most state work is at night; daytime closures are on Thomasville Road north of town.

Related: getting around Tallahassee, power outages and hurricane prep for Leon County.

Frequently asked questions

Is Centerville Road closed in Tallahassee?

Overnight only. City Electric crews are replacing power lines from Woodgate Way to about Potts Road from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., seven days a week, with detours at Betton Road and Capital Circle NE.

What road work is happening on Tennessee Street?

FDOT is resurfacing Tennessee Street (U.S. 90) from Monroe Street to Magnolia Drive, a $7.5 million project that began May 31, 2026, with nighttime lane closures between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Where can I check Tallahassee traffic and road closures?

FL511 (fl511.com, or dial 511) for state roads and interstates, and the city’s Driver Information System map for crashes, congestion and closures on city streets.

Who do I call about a Leon County road?

Leon County Public Works at 850-606-1500 for county roads. For state roads, FDOT’s District 3 public information line is 888-638-0250.