The Howard Frankland Bridge’s shared-use path and tolled express lanes have opened, finishing all major work on the Florida Department of Transportation’s $974 million, nearly six-year project to build a new southbound bridge span across Tampa Bay.
The 12-foot-wide, nearly seven-mile shared-use path runs along the north side of the new bridge span that opened in 2025. A barrier wall separates the path from Pinellas County-bound traffic. Four shaded overlooks decorated with sail-shaped sculptures offer views of Old Tampa Bay.
The shared-use path is open to cyclists and pedestrians from sunrise to sunset, FDOT says. Access points are at the north end of Fourth Street in St. Petersburg and the south end of Reo Street in Tampa. As part of separate projects, FDOT will build additional connections at Ulmerton Road in Pinellas County and Reo Street in Tampa…