Bay Area bridges begin reopening after Milton

TAMPA, Fla. - The Howard Frankland, Gandy, Courtney Campbell Causeway and Sunshine Skyway bridges have reopened to traffic in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed Thursday morning.

At a news conference in Tallahassee, Governor Ron DeSantis said that bridge inspectors were working to reopen all the major bridges connecting Tampa and St. Petersburg.

The Courtney Campbell Causewaywas closed as crews worked to clear debris.

Pinellas County officials have also restored access to the county, including the barrier islands, after previously closing off all entry points early Thursday.

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