Major Bradenton roads reopened after crashes

Florida Highway Patrol troopers were at the scene of two crashes that closed lanes and caused delays on major Bradenton roadways Tuesday.

One crash occurred just before 11 a.m. at First Street at 301 Boulevard East. At the time, all northbound lanes of First Street and the left southbound lane of 301 were blocked but as of 1:15 p.m. are reopened, according to FHP. Injuries were reported in the crash.

A second crash at Cortez Road and 51st Street West closed at least one eastbound lane of Cortez Road Tuesday as well, according to FHP. That road was also reported reopened as of 1:15 p.m.

This story was originally published July 3, 2018 at 11:45 AM.