Traffic & Transit
Tanker Fire, Crash Caused Delays On Both Sides Of Skyway Bridge
The Florida Highway Patrol and fire rescue had to close all southbound lanes near the Skyway Bridge due to a vehicle fire.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Drivers from St. Petersburg and Bradenton were stuck in traffic for awhile Friday evening as they drove to their weekend destinations due to a tanker fire on the southbound side near the Skyway Bridge, and a two-car crash just on the opposite side blocking a northbound lane. Both vehicle incidents were eventually cleared, and traffic went back to normal. No injuries were reported.
Update: Traffic started to move slowly at about 7 p.m. after the Florida Highway Patrol opened one lane of travel on the southbound side. Drivers should still expect massive lingering delays.
Northbound lanes just opposite side of the earlier vehicle fire continued to be congested just after 7 p.m. due to a two-car crash blocking a left lane.
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Original Patch Story:
Southbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge are shutdown Friday evening due to a vehicle fire, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
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A 5-1-1 camera shows people standing outside their cars. Also, a crash has occurred just opposite of the fire in the far left northbound lane. Drivers can expect major delays on both sides.
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