UPDATE: Sunshine Skyway Bridge re-opened

FDOT Sunshine Skyway bridge closed


Photographer: Florida Department of Transporation
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A Florida Highway Patrol vehicle guards the Sunshine Skyway, due to its closure for high winds.  Photo courtesy Florida Highway Patrol
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Posted: 06/27/2012

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Sunshine Skyway Bridge has been reopened as of 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

The bridge was closed due to high winds on Sunday.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, winds reached a sustained level of 40 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 70 miles per hour.

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