Bridge between Tampa, St. Pete partially opens Monday afternoon

TAMPA, Fla. — Troopers have opened 2 inside northbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge Monday afternoon between Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Troopers said the 2 outside lanes will remain closed until further notice.

The Skyway bridge remains closed.

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Troopers closed part of the Howard Frankland Bridge Monday morning between Tampa and St. Petersburg.

All northbound lanes of the bridge closed around 4:30 a.m., Florida Highway Patrol said.

Portions of the shoulder and roadway washed away on the Hillsborough County side of the span, FHP said.

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Waves and debris began impacting the highway shortly after midnight and the situation worsened into the morning, officials said.

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Hurricane Debby Cedar Key, FL—Cedar Key Fire Rescue said the number four bridge will remain closed until all hazards are removed. Officials said many roads on the island are still underwater. (Cedar Key Fire Rescue/Cedar Key Fire Rescue)

Troopers ask that motorists find alternate routes of travel while traffic engineers work to assess and repair damage to the bridge.

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