As Hurricane Milton approaches Tampa, the Florida Department of Transportation has issued critical bridge closures to ensure public safety amid high winds and dangerous weather conditions. Tampa residents are advised to stay off these routes and seek alternative travel plans until the storm passes and conditions improve.
The Details: The following major bridges are closed to all traffic as of today:
• Skyway Bridge: Closed entirely to prevent accidents from high winds and low visibility.
• Howard Frankland Bridge: Closed to all traffic, cutting off a main connection between Tampa and St. Petersburg.
• Westbound Gandy Bridge: Closed to westbound traffic, limiting access towards Pinellas County from Tampa.
• Westbound Courtney Campbell Causeway: Closed to westbound traffic, further restricting access between Tampa and Clearwater.
These closures reflect ongoing efforts by the Florida Department of Transportation to maintain safety and limit storm-related risks on major routes.
In Context: Hurricane Milton, now classified as a Category 3, brings severe wind speeds and intense rain, prompting officials to take extra precautions on bridges that are highly exposed to these conditions. FDOT will continue to monitor the storm’s impact and assess when it will be safe to reopen these routes.
