Update: Courtney Campbell, North Howard Frankland Lanes Closed Due to Debby
High surf and swells are causing problems for motorists in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
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Update, 8:39 a.m. Tuesday:
The Howard Frankland Bridge and Courtney Campbell Causeway were open to traffic Tuesday morning, the FHP said.
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge remained closed.
Update, 8:41 p.m.:
The Florida Highway Patrol has closed the Courtney Campbell Causeway in both directions and the northbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge.
The southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland/Interstate 275 have been reopened, according to FHP spokesperson Sgt. Steve Gaskins, but there is water on much of the northbound lanes.
The Gandy Bridge remains open.
"There is no definite timeline for re-opening roadways," Gaskins said in a media release. "As weather and roadway conditions improve, roadways will re-open."
Stay with Patch for updates as they become available.
Robert Drummer
7:46 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Are you sure about that? Any confirmation?
denise newton
7:55 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
where is that located i m in rich va
Sherri Lonon
7:50 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Hi Mr. Drummer, that's straight from Sgt. Steve Gaskins, the spokesman for the Florida Highway Patrol. We'll post an update as soon as there is word on it reopening.
denise newton
7:52 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
is there power at tarpon springs condos across from innisbrook i m in richmond va
FL Born
8:16 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
We were at Innisbrook last evening and the power went out but it was restored by 10pm. Not sure about today.
Jason Bartolone
8:47 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Update: The southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland have opened, but the northbound lanes remain closed. Also, the Courtney Campbell Causeway is closed, officials said around 8 p.m.
Amy Dinovo
8:32 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Since you sent this as a breaking news alert on Tuesday morning (3:35 am) you might want to update the story. All bridges except the skyway have been reopened.
Sherri Lonon
8:41 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Hi Amy, sorry about that! We had a glitch in the system. The stories are all updated.
Heike House
8:54 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
I always thought it was the Howard Franklin Bridge..... so I Googled it....
the name of this bridge comes up both ways, Howard Franklin and Howard Frankland, even in Maps! So which is correct?
Thank you, Patch, for keeping us up to date on conditions!
Amy Dinovo
9:10 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Heike, it's Frankland. Named for Tampa Businessman Howard Frankland. It's actually on a sign on the bridge as you head south from Tampa to St. Pete. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Frankland_Bridge
Amy Dinovo
9:12 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
@Sherri, it's cool. I just know that I check patch before heading out on my 7 minute commute into downtown St. Pete. I wouldn't want others who have a longer commute to be confused. :)
Elaine Cloud Goller
3:56 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Sometimes locals call it the Howard Frankenstein