Howard Frankland Bridge: Demolition of 1960s Span Begins

Bridge Demolition Underway

• 🏗️ FDOT crews have commenced demolition on the oldest span of the Howard Frankland Bridge, connecting Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
• 💡 This 1960s span is being dismantled piece by piece after the new span opened this past spring.

Project Scope and Timeline

• 🚗 The demolition is a phase of the ongoing $865 million Howard Frankland Bridge replacement project.
• ⏳ The full demolition of the old bridge is anticipated to take eight to nine months to complete.
• 🚢 Water vessels and barges equipped with cranes will be utilized to remove bridge sections.

Traffic and Future Improvements

• 🛣️ Northbound traffic has been shifted to the 1990s span (the former southbound section) as of Wednesday.
• 📈 The project's goal is to raise capacity and improve efficiency in this high-traffic area.
• 🚲 A shared-use path and an express lane on the new bridge are slated to open in the spring.