Courtney Campbell Causeway Scenic Highway & Trail
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Courtney Campbell Causeway Scenic Highway and Trail
The Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway and Trail are symbols of the collaboration of local, regional and state governmental agencies, public- and private-sector partners. Hundreds daily enjoy the beaches, boat launch, vistas and fishing opportunities along this 9.5-mile causeway across Old Tampa Bay. Over 50,000 cars per day traverse the causeway, and the newly opened Trail is a fantastic recreational opportunity for walkers, bicyclists, runners, bird-watchers and all who want to enjoy the peaceful water and wildlife views of Tampa Bay.
When the Courtney Campbell Causeway was constructed, it was one of the longest over-water fill causeways in the country. The water quality in the waters north of the Causeway have long been a concern due to the decreased circulation. In 2018, the Department of Transportation finished construction of a 230 foot section of bridge, allowing a direct tidal connection to this section of Old Tampa Bay for the first time in more than 80 years.
The Courtney Campbell Trail
The Courtney Campbell Trail is a 8′ to 12′-wide paved path that will allow pedestrian and bicycle access along the entire southern side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway, from the Veterans Expressway in Tampa to Bayshore Boulevard in Clearwater, as well as connecting to recreational trails on both sides of the Bay. The 5.5-mile portion in Tampa / Hillsborough County, including a 45′-high bridge, was completed in Fall 2013. The remaining 4-mile section in Clearwater / Pinellas County was completed in June 2015.

Contact
For additional information regarding the Courtney Campbell Causeway Scenic Highway Program please contact:
Clearwater Parks & Recreation
Phone: 727 562-4800
Tampa Parks & Recreation
Phone: 813 274-5749
To report any law violations, please contact the police in Clearwater or Tampa at the following phone numbers:
Clearwater: 727 562-4242
Tampa: 813 354-6600
Participating Governments/Agencies
- Hillsborough County
- Hillsborough County MPO
- City of Tampa
- Pinellas County
- Pinellas County MPO
- City of Clearwater
- Florida Department of Transportation
- Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
- Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
Participating Companies/Organizations
- Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful
- Keep Pinellas Beautiful
- Westshore Alliance
- Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce
- AECOM
- Atkins North America
- Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay