All Howard Frankland lanes reopened
A barge crashed into the Howard Frankland bridge at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday, closing one outside eastbound traffic for much of the morning. All lanes were reopened after local police and transportation officials inspected the bridge with an underwater camera.
Officials said the bridge sustained no damage and no injuries have been reported.
Authorities believe high winds caused the 60-foot work barge, reportedly carrying no cargo, to break free of of its moorings.
John Varlefe of M & J Construction, a Tarpon Springs construction outfit, said that firm rented the barge from Mobro Marine, Jacksonville company.
The Coast Guard eventually reached authorities from M & J Construction and Mobro Marine. The marine construction firms hired DMT Salvage out of East Bay to tow the barge to safety.
Officials said the bridge sustained no damage and no injuries have been reported.
Authorities believe high winds caused the 60-foot work barge, reportedly carrying no cargo, to break free of of its moorings.
John Varlefe of M & J Construction, a Tarpon Springs construction outfit, said that firm rented the barge from Mobro Marine, Jacksonville company.
The Coast Guard eventually reached authorities from M & J Construction and Mobro Marine. The marine construction firms hired DMT Salvage out of East Bay to tow the barge to safety.
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