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Sunshine Skyway crash caused lane closure, traffic congestion on Thursday night

The left northbound lane of the Sunshine Skyway bridge is blocked after a vehicle crash, according to FHP.
The left northbound lane of the Sunshine Skyway bridge is blocked after a vehicle crash, according to FHP. Florida 511

Update: All northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway are now open.

The left northbound lane of Interstate 275 on the Sunshine Skyway bridge is blocked after a vehicle crash, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Traffic is backed up beyond the South Skyway toll plaza, according to Florida 511.

Emergency response was dispatched at 5:01 p.m., and FHP reports that there were injuries at the scene of the crash.

The crash is located just before mile marker 12 on the bridge.

This story was originally published October 11, 2018 at 5:42 PM.

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