Event Brief
UPDATED Sep 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Sep 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Howard Frankland Bridge southbound lanes closed
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A multi-vehicle crash has shut down all southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge, triggering heavy traffic delays in Tampa. Florida Highway Patrol is leading the investigation while Tampa Police assist with closing access points, and drivers are advised to use alternate routes across Tampa Bay.
WHO: Florida Highway Patrol and Tampa Police officers
WHAT: All southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge are closed due to a multi-vehicle crash.
WHEN: Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
WHERE: Howard Frankland Bridge (Tampa Bay area), Tampa, FL
WHY: The crash has shut down the southbound lanes; no specific cause beyond the collision has been reported.
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