Tampa’s Skyway Bridge and Howard Frankland Bridge are currently closed due to the impact of Hurricane Helene. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has confirmed that the closure is a result of the high winds and powerful storm surge brought on by the hurricane.
A video shared by the FHP’s Tampa office captured the intense conditions on the Howard Frankland Bridge, with strong waves crashing against the structure. Despite the hazardous conditions, some drivers were observed continuing to traverse the bridge. The exact timing of the video, which seemed to be sourced from a fixed traffic camera, was not immediately disclosed.
