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Skyway Bridge Closed Tues. Morning

High wind gusts are still expected from Tropical Storm Debby, which means the bridge remains closed, officials said.

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge remains closed to traffic Tuesday morning as Tropical Storm Debby's high winds are still ingering.

Sarasota, Manatee and Pinellas counties were all still under a Tropical Storm warning as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service reported, with maximum winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 50 mph expected.

Motorists can check FHP’s live crash and road condition report at flhsmv.gov/fhp/traffic/crs_h501.htm for updates on road closures, or call 511 for the latest and most current traffic information.

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