Home › Projects › Howard Frankland Bridge

Howard Frankland Bridge

Project Status

 Construction Estimate: (as of June 2022): $865.3.5 million*

Construction Completion Anticipated: Early 2026

* Present Day Cost 

FDOT is rebuilding the existing northbound bridge, which was originally constructed in 1959, and adding capacity to alleviate traffic congestion.

The plan for the Howard Frankland Bridge was announced in 2017. Following the announcement the Florida Department of Transportation conducted public outreach as part of the Tampa Bay Next process and gathered valuable input to enhance the project.

For more information on this project or to sign-up to receive construction updates and traffic alerts, please visit: FDOTTampaBay.com.

HFB - New Design Benefits

You Talked. We Listened.

Click here to view a video on the final bridge beam setting and signing event.

Click here to view the latest Howard Frankland Bridge fact sheet.

To view project information and documents, click here.

Tampa Bay Next
For questions about the Tampa Bay Next Program, email TampaBayNext@dot.state.fl.us or call 813-975-NEXT (6398).

The Florida Department of Transportation is required to comply with various non-discrimination laws and regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.

Comuníquese con nosotros: Nos importa mucho la opinión del público sobre el proyecto. Si tiene preguntas o comentarios, o simplemente desea más información, por favor comuníquese con nosotros. Nuestro representante en español es: Manuel Flores, El Departamento de Transportación de la Florida, (813) 975-4248, Manuel.Flores@dot.state.fl.us
© 2019 Florida Department of Transportation.
FDOT.gov Notices MyFlorida.com