Updates on Closures and Facilities Affected by Hurricane Helene

As Hurricane Helene continues to develop, various roads, bridges, businesses, and facilities are closing in preparation for the storm. Here is a list of closures separated by county:

Bridges:

• The Dunedin Causeway bridges, Beckett Bridge in Tarpon Springs, and Park Boulevard Bridge in Seminole will remain open to vehicle traffic but closed to boat traffic.
• The Howard Frankland, Sunshine Skyway, and Gandy Bridges are closed.
• The Courtney Campbell Causeway is closed.
• All Pinellas County Barrier Island bridges are closed to drivers.

Citrus County:

• All county offices will be closed through Friday.

Hillsborough County:

• All offices, facilities, libraries, parks, preserves, recreation centers, and public meetings in Hillsborough County will be closed or postponed through Friday.
• Waste Management will not have trash, yard waste, or recycling pickup on Friday.

City of Tampa:

• All City of Tampa offices will be closed through Friday.
• Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection will be suspended through Friday.

Tampa International Airport:

• All commercial and cargo operations at Tampa International Airport were suspended ahead of Hurricane Helene.

Florida Aquarium:

• The aquarium will reopen on Saturday, September 27, at noon.

ZooTampa:

• The zoo will be open Friday, but no opening time has been given.

Hernando County:

• All non-essential Hernando County government offices will be closed through Friday.

Manatee County:

• All county offices and facilities are closed through Friday.
• No transit or trolley service on Friday.

Pasco County:

• All county offices will be closed through Friday.

Pinellas County:

• Pinellas County Government offices and County parks and preserves will remain closed through Friday.
• Access to Clearwater Beach is suspended until further notice.

Polk County:

• No closures reported.

Sarasota County:

• All Sarasota County offices are closed on Friday, September 27.

As the storm approaches, it is important to stay updated on closures and safety measures in your area. Stay safe and prepared during Hurricane Helene.