FDOT Reports Uptick in Crashes on New Howard Frankland Bridge

Since March 2025, crashes have hit the new Howard Frankland Bridge, with FHP counting 35 accidents. Most wrecks happen at Tampa’s curved approach.

“It’s very concerning,” said David Alonso, FDOT construction manager, to Bay News 9.

The huge bridge, costing $865 million, carries 250,000 vehicles between Tampa and St. Petersburg daily. Temporary road bends during construction have led to this worrying pattern…

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