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Skyway, other Tampa Bay bridges have reopened to traffic

Law enforcement earlier shut down many of the Tampa Bay bridges due to the danger posed by Hurricane Idalia.

TAMPA, Fla. — Road conditions on the major Tampa Bay bridges are improving after Hurricane Idalia brushed the region with high winds and a significant surge.

Here's a breakdown of road and bridge closures happening across the area.

Bridge closures/openings

  • The Sunshine Skyway Bridge has reopened to traffic.
  • The Howard Frankland Bridge has reopened to traffic. 
  • The Courtney Campbell Causeway has reopened to traffic.
  • The Gandy Bridge is open.

These spans are closed in the Sarasota area:

  • The Ringling Causeway Bridge and the Siesta Bridge (Siesta Dr.) are both closed indefinitely.

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