ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation shut down the Gandy, Howard Frankland and Sunshine Skyway bridges - as well as the Courtney Campbell Causeway as Hurricane Helene's severe winds and storm surge slammed the region.
Officials began slowly reopening the bridges Friday morning. By Saturday morning, both lanes of all the major bridges were open to drivers.
Here's a look at the storm's impact on each bridge:
Gandy Bridge
The westbound and eastbound lanes of the Gandy Bridge are open. Previously, only the westbound lanes were open.
Is the Howard Frankland Bridge open?
The Howard Frankland Bridge is open to traffic in both directions. Previously, FDOT said there were some lane restrictions, so drive with caution.
Is the Sunshine Skyway Bridge open?
Both lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge are open.
Is the Courtney Campbell Causeway open?
Both lanes of the Courtney Campbell Causeway are open. Crews may still be seen cleaning up debris in the aftermath.
