Sunshine Skyway Bridge Reopens After Major Crash on I-275
The northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge have fully reopened after a crash during Thursday’s morning rush caused significant delays across I-275 in Manatee County.
What Happened
According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the crash occurred just before 7 a.m. and initially blocked both northbound lanes, triggering a heavy traffic backup heading toward Pinellas County.
By 7:13 a.m., officials had completely shut down the northbound side of the bridge. One lane reopened earlier, but the right lane remained closed until around 9:30 a.m., when authorities confirmed that all lanes were clear and traffic had resumed normal flow.
FHP is currently investigating the incident. As of now, no details about the vehicles involved or injuries sustained have been released.
Thursday Morning Traffic Impact
- Severe congestion stretched back for miles along I-275 northbound, frustrating commuters across the Tampa Bay region.
- The crash led to hours-long delays, affecting thousands trying to reach work or school on time.
- Local stations like FOX 13 and 10 Tampa Bay issued real-time alerts to help drivers navigate alternate routes.
Stay Informed on the Go
To avoid unexpected delays in the future, commuters can access live traffic updates through platforms like Waze or tune into local broadcasters for the latest road conditions.
With traffic across Tampa Bay known to shift quickly, staying ahead with alerts and real-time maps is key.
More…
- https://www.mysuncoast.com/2025/04/10/major-crash-investigation-sunshine-skyway-bridge
- https://www.fox13news.com/news/crash-shuts-down-portion-sunshine-skyway-bridge
- https://www.wtsp.com/article/traffic/traffic-alerts-across-tampa-bay/67-58267446-b0af-4a4c-bc51-653d0a709b36
