Sunshine Skyway Bridge reopened to traffic after winds subside

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge between Manatee and Pinellas counties was reopened Monday afternoon after high winds associated with Tropical Storm Eta forced it to be closed earlier in the day, the Florida Highway Patrol said early Monday.

Just before 6 a.m., winds at the Skyway Bridge were blowing at about 31 mpg, with gusts of up to 38 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

But at about 12:45 p..m. the bridge over Tampa Bay was reopened to traffic, FHP said.

This story was originally published November 9, 2020 at 6:41 AM.