New Howard Frankland Bridge to open in 6 months
Howard Frankland Bridge reopens in both directions after Hurricane Helene
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge reopened on Friday after Hurricane Helene made its way up the coastline. The northbound lanes remain closed. The Bay Area began feeling the impacts of the storm with some bands of wind and rain coming onshore on Thursday morning. By 3 p.m., more damaging winds were onshore.
New Howard Frankland bridge is entering final phase of construction
The new bridge will consist of eight lanes: four general-use lanes in each direction and four tolled express lanes in each direction. The express lanes are expected to open early 2026.
Howard Frankland Bridge closed due to Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Highway Patrol has closed the Howard Frankland Bridge ahead of Hurricane Helene. FHP said the closure comes as a result of high winds and storm surges. “Motorists should seek alternate travel routes and if not absolutely necessary remain off the highways,” FHP wrote in a statement.
Live tour of new lanes on Howard Frankland Bridge
The Howard Frankland Bridge has been under construction for quite some time. On Thursday, WFLA is getting a live look at the brand-new lanes, along with an update on the bridge’s progress. Follow along for the tour of the new bridge in the video player above.
FDOT shares progress on years-long Howard Frankland Bridge project
The new Howard Frankland Bridge replacement project is one of the biggest projects in the Tampa Bay area over the past four years, and on Thursday FDOT gave a tour sharing progress crews have made so far.
Howard Frankland Bridge reopens after Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers have shut down the Howard Frankland Bridge as Hurricane Helene prepares to make landfall in Florida, the agency announced Thursday afternoon.
New Howard Frankland Bridge to open in six months
New Howard Frankland Bridge to open in six months
WATCH: WFLA gets tour of new lanes on Howard Frankland Bridge
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Howard Frankland Bridge has been under construction for quite some time. On Thursday, WFLA got an up-close look at the brand-new lanes, along with an update on the bridge’s progress.
Hurricane Helene Begins to Unleash Impacts as Major Bridge Closes
The Howard Frankland Bridge in Tampa closed on Thursday evening after being battered by storm surge and winds.
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