Skyway Bridge Closed Due to High Winds from Tropical Storm Helene

Photo byCourtesy of Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)

Skyway Bridge Closed Due to High Winds from Tropical Storm Helene

By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC)

Published September 26th, 2024

Bay Area, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has announced the closure of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge due to deteriorating weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Helene. As of 1:30 PM, wind gusts have reached up to 60 MPH, prompting FHP to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of motorists.

Drivers are being urged to seek alternate routes and avoid traveling through flooded roadways. FHP and local authorities are also advising residents to stay off Bay Area roadways unless absolutely necessary.

For ongoing updates on road closures, weather conditions, and safety tips, residents are encouraged to stay tuned to iSkyCreations - News & Media. More detailed information on weather forecasts and storm tracking can be found on the iSkyCreations - News & Media Weather Page at: https://www.iskycreations.com/weather.

Key Information:

• The Skyway Bridge is closed due to high winds from Tropical Storm Helene.
• Wind gusts have reached 60 MPH, making travel hazardous.
• Motorists are urged to avoid driving through flooded roadways and to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.
• Stay updated on weather and road conditions via iSkyCreations - News & Media.

Photo byCourtesy of Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)

Photo byCourtesy of Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)

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