Gandy, Howard Frankland, Courtney Campbell bridges reopen
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.
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.
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.
Photos show damages the Howard Frankland Bridge sustained during Helene
FDOT shared photos of the damage that the Howard Frankland Bridge sustained during Hurricane Helene as a result of storm surge, washout, and road debris.
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.
Gandy Bridge reopens in both directions after Hurricane Helene forced it to close
The Gandy Bridge has reopened in both directions after Hurricane Helene forced it to close on Thursday night. Westbound lanes are open. One eastbound lane opened Friday afternoon. The storm brought hurricane-force winds to the Bay Area as it roared by.
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.
FDOT: New Howard Frankland bridge roughly 90% complete, set to open Spring 2025
TAMPA, Fla. — After four years, the new Howard Frankland Bridge is nearly finished. A representative with Archer-Wester, one ...
Howard Frankland Bridge closes ahead of Hurricane Helene
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Howard Frankland Bridge is now closed to traffic due to high winds and storm surge from Hurricane ...
WFLA News Channel 87d
New Howard Frankland Bridge reaches major milestone ahead of spring opening
The crew of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Hunters aircraft captured shaky footage as they flew into the eyewall of Hurricane Helene on Thursday, September 26 ...
Bay News 93d
HELENE: Skyway Bridge, Gandy Bridge, Howard Frankland and westbound Courtney Campbell reopen
JUST IN: The northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge have reopened. Southbound lanes remain closed at this time. JUST IN: The Howard Frankland Bridge (I-275) from Hillsborough County to ...
Tampa Free Press on MSN1d
All Lanes Of Howard Frankland Bridge Now Open With Restrictions
The southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge are now open. The northbound lanes remain closed for debris removal.
WFLA News Channel 88d
New Howard Frankland Bridge to open in six months
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - As Helene strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, a few of the outer rain bands arrive in the Tampa Bay area this afternoon. Rain chances increase to 70% by the early evening.