Crash Shuts Down Southbound Lanes on Howard Frankland Bridge
A crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge shut down all southbound lanes on Thursday afternoon, causing traffic to stop. The incident occurred near mile marker 38.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 10, 2026 —
All southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge were closed Thursday afternoon following a crash, leading to significant traffic disruptions. The incident occurred in the vicinity of mile marker 38.
The collision forced a complete shutdown of traffic heading south, resulting in vehicles coming to a standstill. Details regarding the specific time of the crash on Thursday afternoon were not immediately available. Information concerning the number of vehicles involved, the cause of the incident, or any potential injuries or fatalities was also not provided in the initial reports.
The duration of the lane closures and the timeline for when traffic flow was restored were not specified. Authorities’ response to the scene and any detours that may have been implemented also remain unstated. Further information is expected as authorities continue to investigate the incident.
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