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Most Streets and Bridges Reopen After Flooding From Hurricane Idalia

Due to rain, storm surge and high tide, parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties were closed yesterday, but most are now reopening.

By Staff August 30, 2023

A Venice public works truck on the road in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.

Most streets and bridges closed because of Hurricane Idalia are now open:

  • The John Ringling Causeway is now open to St. Armands Circle and all roads and barricades there have been cleared while officials work on removing some stranded vehicles left from yesterday's flooding.
  • The Sunshine Skyway Bridge that connects Manatee and Pinellas counties, and the Howard Frankland Bridge that connects Pinella and Hillsborough counties are open, too.
  • The north Siesta Key bridge is also now open, but drivers are asked to proceed with caution, since Siesta Drive is only passable by one lane. Officials are also asking drivers to be cautious as they head onto the island because areas of Siesta Drive, Higel Avenue and many side streets remain flooded from rain and storm surges.
  • North- and southbound lanes on U.S. 41 at the bayfront in downtown Sarasota have reopened, including the Gulfstream roundabout.
  • In Venice, Tarpon Center Drive at The Esplanade is closed to non-residents. Humphris Park and the South Jetty remain closed.
  • Manasota Key Road north of Blackburn Point is damaged, and the road north of Blind Pass is impassable. Officials are warning drivers to avoid this area while teams are assessing the damage and planning repairs.
  • Casey Key Road, mid-key, is open for two-way traffic. Repairs are needed, but the road is intact. (A boil water advisory is in effect for residents of Casey Key. Water service has been restored to most Casey Key residents after it was turned off Tuesday.)
  • Most Manatee County roads have reopened, but some are still considered hazardous due to flooding. Officials urge drivers to treat roadways with water as closed and to avoid driving or walking through standing water. For a full list of updated Manatee County street statuses, click here.
  • For specific information about your Florida route, click here.

Check back for updates as we learn more.

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