About the Bridge
The Howard Frankland Bridge carries Interstate 275 across Old Tampa Bay, connecting Tampa to St. Petersburg. The bridge spans approximately 4.5 miles and is one of three bridges crossing Tampa Bay. Daily traffic exceeds 175,000 vehicles, making it one of the busiest bridges in Florida.
New Bridge Construction
A new Howard Frankland Bridge is under construction adjacent to the existing spans. The new bridge will carry westbound traffic and include a dedicated express bus and bicycle lane. Construction has caused periodic lane closures and reduced speed limits on the existing bridge.
Alternatives
If the Howard Frankland is backed up, the Courtney Campbell Causeway (SR-60) runs parallel about 4 miles to the north and connects Tampa to Clearwater. The Gandy Bridge (US-92) is another alternative about 4 miles to the south. BusBrother drivers monitor bridge conditions and use the fastest available crossing.
Best Times to Cross
The Howard Frankland is most congested during weekday rush hours from 7 to 9 AM westbound and 4 to 7 PM eastbound. Weekend traffic is generally lighter but can be heavy during major events at Raymond James Stadium or Tropicana Field.
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