Hurricane Helene, Howard Frankland Bridge
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.
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.
The Howard Frankland Bridge In Tampa, Florida Inexplicably Stayed Open During Hurricane Helene's Devastation
The Howard Frankland Bridge in Tampa, Florida looked unrecognizable in the midst of chaotic winds and flooding.
Gandy, Howard Frankland, Courtney Campbell bridges reopen after Helene
All lanes of the Gandy Bridge reopened Friday after Hurricane Helene lashed the region. Around 3 p.m., the inside eastbound lane reopened, reviving two routes from St. Petersburg to Tampa. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge fully reopened around 1 p.m. Friday. The Courtney Campbell Causeway reopened at 11 p.m. Friday.
Storm surge from Helene hammers Florida's bridges, including Howard Frankland Bridge
Strong winds, heavy rains and high waves battered causeways and bridges across Florida's Big Bend area as Hurricane Helene approached.
HELENE: Skyway Bridge, Gandy Bridge, Howard Frankland and Courtney Campbell reopen
The Florida Highway Patrol and Florida Department of Transportation will close the Sunshine Skyway bridge when wind speeds reach about 45 mph. The Gandy Bridge, Howard Frankland Bridge and/or Courtney Campbell Causeway will be closed if wave action makes travel unsafe.
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.
Hurricane Helene approaches Tampa as waves crash on Howard Frankland Bridge
The video shows the intense waves crashing against the Howard Frankland Bridge in Tampa, Florida, USA. In the footage, they highlighted their crossing of the bridge just hours before Hurricane Helene made landfall in the area.
Howard Frankland Bridge reopens in both directions after Hurricane Helene
The Howard Frankland Bridge reopened in both directions on Friday after Hurricane Helene made its way up the coastline. The Howard Frankland closed on Thursday due to high winds and storm surge. The Bay Area began feeling the impacts of the storm with some bands of wind and rain coming onshore on Thursday morning.
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Video: Cars drive on flooded bridge as hurricane leaves 6 dead, 3 million without power
A shocking video shows cars driving in the midst of major flooding on the Howard Frankland Bridge bridge in Tampa, Bay, ...
Howard Frankland Bridge closes ahead of Hurricane Helene
Traffic cameras on the Howard Frankland showed waves crashing onto the road as winds continued to pick up in the area.
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Hurricane Helene Shuts Down Florida Bridges and Islands as Record Surge Hits Clearwater Beach
Pinellas County authorities closed access to barrier islands ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall and resulting flooding.
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Hurricane Helene Live Blog: Officials close Howard Frankland Bridge
We're bringing you the most up-to-date information on Hurricane Helene as the storm nears the Big Bend in Florida.