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DeSoto Bridge over Manatee River reopens after crash blocked traffic, police say

Southbound lanes on the DeSoto Bridge were temporarily closed on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, after the Bradenton Police Department said a crash caused delays.
Southbound lanes on the DeSoto Bridge were temporarily closed on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, after the Bradenton Police Department said a crash caused delays. Bradenton Police Department

Southbound lanes on the DeSoto Bridge in Manatee County reopened around 6:50 p.m. Tuesday after a crash blocked all traffic, police said

The Bradenton Police Department said the crash caused traffic delays from Palmetto into Bradenton and asked drivers to use the Green Bridge in the meantime.

The Bradenton Police Department and Palmetto Police Department both responded to the scene of the crash.

Further information about the crash was immediately available Tuesday evening.

This story was originally published October 1, 2024 at 5:12 PM.

Michael Moore Jr.
Bradenton Herald
Michael Moore Jr. is the public safety and justice reporter for the Bradenton Herald. He covers crime, courts and law enforcement. Michael grew up in Bradenton and graduated from University of South Florida St. Petersburg.
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