Sunshine Skyway lanes reopen after crashes

Lanes in both directions of the Sunshine Skyway bridge are repoen Tuesday after two crashes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Motorists were hurt in both crashes.

The first crash happened about 10:59 a.m. in the northbound lanes near mile marker 11. The road is blocked on the inside and center northbound lanes, according to FHP.

The second crash, in the southbound lanes near mile marker 11, happened at 11:15 a.m., and involved an overturned dump truck that spilled a load of dirt. The inside shoulder of the soutbound lanes is open.

“Motorists should expect delays as troopers and first responders work to clear the roadway,” FHP said.

This story was originally published January 10, 2017 at 11:36 AM with the headline "Sunshine Skyway lanes reopen after crashes."