The southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge are now open. The northbound lanes remain closed for debris removal. Previous reporting: As of 3:40 PM on September 26, 2024, the Florida Highway Patrol has announced the closure of the Howard Frankland Bridge.

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. The bridge is being shut down due to high winds and dangerous storm surge,

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — 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. “Motorists should seek alternate travel routes and if not absolutely necessary remain off the highways,” FHP wrote in a statement.