Howard Frankland Bridge reopens in both directions
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.
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.
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 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 Helene. The Florida Highway Patrol said drivers need to use alternate routes, but they should stay off the highways unless absolutely necessary.
Howard Frankland Bridge closed due to high winds, storm surge
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - 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. If traveling, please travel cautiously, avoid any flooded roadways, increase following distance, and slow down.
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.
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 closed due to Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Highway Patrol has closed the Howard Frankland Bridge ahead of Hurricane Helene. FHP said ...
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FDOT: New Howard Frankland bridge roughly 90% complete, set to open Spring 2025
It is the department's biggest bridge project in history. Roughly 250,000 drivers use the Howard Frankland to travel between Hillsborough and Pinellas County every day. Now, FDOT project ...
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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 ...
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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.