Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Sunshine Skyway just opened

closed 10 september

Yes it's open

It reopened

Yes. $1.50

Well the tall one no. Only access for service guy. But before there are many nice areas including fishing piers

O'Neils Marina to the north. Skyway Marathon on US 19 in Terra Ceia to the south.

I think at midnight

Just under 200ft. On top of the towers is around 450ft. Its a great veiw.

No you can not bbq on the bridge.

Yes, they have several lanes for exact change as well as one that can make change.

Most provably wind conditions.

Wow, not sure. I've never paid the fee to get on the fishing piers, but definitely not at the rest stops on both sides. Just look at it as the biggest rollercoaster you've ever been on. The midnight ride is the best! Enjoy, & good luck on the shirt. Look online.

No

No way.

Yes until the pier. But you cannot cross the bay

Yes, as far as I know it should be

Always

Working on lanes

The bridge itself doesnt allow fishing/ pedestrians- TOO HIGH!! Nor anywhere on the up or down ramps... But- there is a very large side "pier" which you enter as if you are going onto the bridge. It is actually the repurposed remains of the previous old bridge. It is a very popular spot Open all the time. Bridge closes for storms & high winds but that is unusual. Enjoy it is a great spo!

Haven't heard anything to the contrary

Yes

Yes

There are quite a few you just have to research it on Google

I think but not for sure ecactly

What does that mean: "Is the skyway bridge today?" It doesn't make sense.

Over 50 closer to 60 or 65 i think

Not unless there's high winds and/or bad weather.

The majority of the design was done by engineers from the company Figg and Muller

At the parks on either side

430 feet is the actual numbef. 22,000 is just a bit of a stretch.

Yes, at certain wind speeds the FHP will shut it down though. I feel safe on it driving.

Is open yes o no

Probably should specify a date.

Yep, it’s nearby

Why did they kick you off ? What trees ?

Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas County. Takes you around to the airport and ports for water way travel

Not to bad, negligible to the point that I wouldn't worry about it as long as someone doesn't have an accident.

I believed it’s cash or Sunpass

Yes

Yes

Yes, there is a toll booth on both sides of the bridge. You will pay once on the South side if you're traveling North or you will pay once on the North side if you're traveling South.

Yes there are cash lanes and sun pass lanes

Built after old one was hit by a boat and destroyed

open as of Monday, Dec 20

Yes

There is definitely a fishing bridge, I just saw it but I don't know if you can camp there. I'd say go for it but be able to leave if they ask you to

$1.50 or $1.07 with Sunpass

Western Union

I believe they take a pic of the plate and will eventually be charged a fine plus toll.

Yes. There was cash and pass access

430 ft

I do

Yes

I was just a visitor but I'm sure you can Google that info say something like what happen to the old bridge before skyway bridge was built...good luck

$1 for passenger vehicles its extra for trailer or extra axel vehicles

$ 5.00 per car.

You can get a toll device at Publix and other places and pay less and drive thru, or you can go thru the money toll. The pay lanes WERE a photo and pay by mail. I don't know if the booths are manned again.

They put in a transformer that was overloaded and failed. As far as I know, a new, larger transformer has been installed.

There has to be a lot of wind to close the bridge. If it closes the overhead signs on the interstates will warn you. If you use Google maps for directions it will warn you.

About 5 minutes or so. You can Google the length to know for sure.

Probably.

Yes

Nope

Yes

Should describe on the ticket where to pay it online

They're working on the lights as we speak

Well if you're talking about The Sunshine skyway itself nothing is allowed to walk on it but at the North and the South side rest areasthere are beaches in fishing areas that a T-Rex can walk all over the place with no issues.

Yes. It is a 1.50 toll

80,000 pounds

More than I can count

Are you thinking of the annual 10k perhaps? If so, this year it was this past weekend, when that is on the bridge is closed, but I just looked for any other events listed and didn't see any.

Just the North bound lane and good luck have fun

No, definetlly not.

Any questions about bridges and highways in Florida just call *FHP

If you ever have a question or a concern about a road or Bridge in Florida just call *FHP hope that helps you out in future

It closed on the afternoon of 2/6/20 due to the storm and reopened in the early hours of 2/7/20. You'd do best checking local news for updates.

Call Star FHP and they will tell you if the Skyway is open or not

Call Star FHP and they will tell you

So ocean going ships can go under

It's a drive-through toll plaza just make sure you get getting lean that gives change

I never seen such a thing...

Always....

You should go a see it, I have no words to explain...

Yes, you can. Why not? Too many for a short answer.

I don't think so

Not on the bridge, especially not at 4 in the afternoon. Some nut job did this the other day. Be safe and take it from the pier.

I have no idea if you goggle it you should get your answer

Yes

Yea there back was fishing there 2 days ago and they were there

Not on the new bridge.

When the wind calms down

Should be open now

It was at 1230

Yes

3:30am

No you cannot, the speed limit is 5 mph

No, pay by plate they will send bill to you

It's open with a high wind advisory. Not sure about the visibility - here's a link to real-time updates https://www.skywaybridgestatus.com/

Check the bridge's website.

According to Skywaybridgestatus.com, the status of the bridge today is currently unknown

Yes, it's the only way in for cruise ships. Also, after the original bridge was knocked down they built this one hire to accommodate future larger vessels. As it stands and earlier stated, there are some ships that still cannot make it through

Yes, you can tow, here is a toll calculator Sunpass provides. C Select number of axles and it will give you a total http://floridasturnpike.com/TollCalc/index.htm

Yes-ask security if you can't find.

North bound is usually open

Today is the 24th.

Yup

No its open now

Sustained winds of 40mph will close bridge. Check bay new 9-weather on the 9s-they keep you up to date or you can always call 411 they supposedly can tell you any and eveything. Be careful!

Check your local news and radio before you travel.

Bay News 9 runs a ticker at bottom of screen-or when they do the weather on the 9's they warn of high wind speeds as well as almost every radio station- they play mostly commercials but due to heavy traffic and high use of that bridge the info is all over media-Don't like social media ? Call 411-they say they can answer anything. Be safe-Happy holidays!

Nope

It's open everyday

Nobut the tollbyplate system will bill you if you have no cash if i am not mistaken

No, but I've heard rumors of a second bridge being built in that area.

Yes

Yeah

Heard flooded at both ends, so if not yet, any time now, I would imagine.

No it's not

You have to check the skyway bridge web site fl511.com or call *FHP. You won't know ahead of time. FHP ((Florida Highway Patrol) decides when to close it without advance warning.

Check the Florida State website fl511.com for late breaking closures. When the storms come through you can never tell.

About 200 feet

No

No sidewalks on the Skyway bridge itself. However March 3rd, 2019 is the Skyway 10K if you want to walk or run across it.

21,859 feet long

Yes, I drive from Tampa Airport via the Skyway Bridge towards Venice.

No

$1.50 EACH WAY

I'm not exactly sure what you mean but I drove across myself with no issues.

Yes, its always open

No

40mph is the highest they will allow. Usually at 35mph they will close the bridge

The pier is always open... Whether the bridge is open or not (to gain access) is up to FHP..but I don't think it will be shutting down tonight!! :)

$1.50 each way

430 feet tall

The winds have to be sustained at 40 miles an hour before they close the bridge, hope this helps.

4.14 miles

Yes

I believe so..

If your a Florida resident you can get a free fishing license fishing anywhere from the land cannot fish on the bridge

Yes

E-ZPass does not work in Florida. Buy a Sunpass or pay cash

Yes

Not that I'm aware of

You can Google that and it will let you know

Yes

I don't know what you mean... isnt or its..? And do you want to kmow or are you telling us..? BTW... this q&a is mainly answered by local guides who select that they want to answer questions like these so, you probably should call them directly...

Yes

1982 opened April 1987

Will it be open tomorow? Whats the web site

The bridge doesnt close tomorrow.

Only the north bound lanes from 4am to 10am

24/7 Just have to pay at pier.

Me either

Yes it will.

No it is just the rest area on the Pinellas side

430 feet

Because it's a great view of the skyway

Yes it is They only accept cash

Is close now the sky brigth

1.50 and not sure

Yes

Thanks all I have a doctor's appointment at Bay Pines and didn't want to have to circle.

Yes

Yes

High winds and ice will definitely close the bridge. Sometimes thick fog

Unsure look at the live video camera scenes it may help.

Yes

Yes

As far as we know it only closes for high winds 30 miles an hour and up I believe oh really dense fog

Yes cash or sun pass

? Like a shuttle? No. But Uber or Lyft sure, but if you mean some type of public shuttle or connector, no.

The Best Option Is To Call Directly or You Can Contact The DOT... (Please Hit The 👍 👇 If This Was Helpful...)

It is in Pinellas county...

I don't know of any toll on the bridge specifically, but either sun pass or the change deposit locations at the tolls around it.

$1.50 toll fee for a 2 axle vehicle each way

Height 430 feet (131 m), with a clearance below180.5 feet (55 m).

1987, the original bridge was built in 1954, but collapsed in 1980.

Bridge only closes if the winds exceed 40 mph and continuous.

Yes...

The bridge is open unless sustained winds of 40+ are present.

No

$2 in both directions.

Yes is open

Yes they just open it

Not yet

It was still closed earlier today

Is open now

No is closr

Now it is, but not when you asked

It's closed since 9:00pm Saturday

Always except in high winds (like now)

As far as i know it is

I think so i also think they might close it on saturday

When & what time will Skyway be closed South Bound?

As of this date and time I would think not except for maybe northbound due to Hurricane Irma

Yes all tolls are suspended by Gov Scott

Nope

Always open unless there are very high winds