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Courtney Campbell Causeway reopens after multiple crashes involving flipped vehicle forced closure

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Posted 1:34 AM, Aug 12, 2024
and last updated 9:42 AM, Aug 12, 2024

TAMPA, Fla — The Courtney Campbell Causeway has reopened after multiple traffic crashes involving a flipped vehicle on the eastbound lanes Sunday night.

The Tampa Police Department investigated the incident at 7:48 p.m. near Rocky Point Drive. The lanes reopened around 4:50 a.m. on Monday.

Officials initially asked drivers to use alternate routes and avoid the area while they investigated.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Police said all parties remained on scene and there were no life-threatening injuries.


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