UPDATE: Sunshine Skyway Bridge Remains Closed
Seek an alternate route this morning to work. The bridge is closed due to high winds.
Debby Closes Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Signs along I-275 South warn drivers that the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is closed on Sunday, June 24, 2012 and that alternate routes are necessary. High winds and rain from Tropical Storm Debby forced the closure of the bridge earlier in the day.
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The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, closed since 4 p.m. Sunday, remains shut down Monday morning.
The bridge, which connects Pinellas and Manatee counties across Tampa Bay, will remain closed until the inclement weather subsides, according to Sgt. Steve Gaskins, FHP spokesperson.
Wind speeds have reached 58 mph, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorists are urged to seek alternative travel routes and drive with extreme caution.
Chuck Raposa
4:32 pm on Sunday, June 24, 2012
thanks for the info. Great Website
tim stilwell
12:07 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Need to get to TPA; is the bridge still closed?
Will Grolemund
5:10 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
It would be a public service to post a number where the current status of the bridge could be announced. The web page of 7 am has not been updated and now it is 5 pm. There is surely a number to be called, but it is not posted on this informative page. Just a suggestion. Thanks.
Jared Leone
7:32 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Here is an updated story with a link to updates on the bridge closure.
http://clearwater.patch.com/articles/wind-gusts-keep-skyway-bridge-closed-photos
chuck green
6:47 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
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Nelson Escobar
10:13 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
I would like to know exactly when the skyway will be open
julie miles
8:07 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
I am new to the area. how do i travel from ckearwater to sarasota if skyway is closed? What is the best route?
julie miles
8:08 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Sorry...I meant Clearwater.