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Sunshine Skyway Bridge Closed Due to High Winds

Tropical Storm Andrea has forced the shutdown of the Sunshine Skyway span.

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The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is now closed in both directions.

Wind gusts topping 50 mph and poor visibility led to the shutdown of the high bridge span Thursday due to unsafe condictions.

The bridge will be closed until the weather calms.

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The Sunshine Skyway Bridge website reports current speeds at 55 mph.

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