- FDOT shared photos of the damage that the Howard Frankland Bridge sustained during Hurricane Helene as a result of storm surge, washout, and road debris.
- Crews were on scene as soon as it was safe to assess the damage, inspect bridge structures, and clear the roadway of debris.
- The bridge was back open in both directions in less than 24 hours.
- See the photos above.
People across the Tampa Bay area are counting down the minutes until power is turned back on. TECO says that by Tuesday, 75% of customers should have power back on.
More than a million people left in the dark after Hurricane Milton