The northbound and southbound Skyway Bridge lanes (I-275) from Manatee County to Pinellas County and back are all open follwoing closure from Hurricane Helene.
Previous reporting:
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The Florida Highway Patrol has closed the Skyway Bridge as of 1:30 PM due to dangerous wind gusts reaching 60 MPH. Motorists are urged to find alternative routes and avoid flooded roadways.
Stay off Bay Area roads unless absolutely necessary.
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