Several key bridges and roadways around the Tampa Bay area are closed Wednesday morning due to winds or flooding as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall to our north.
CLEARWATER — Driving to Clearwater Beach can be a nightmare. On a typical spring break day, more than 50,000 cars drive through the Clearwater Beach roundabout and stall in traffic on Memorial Causeway Bridge, only to arrive at a beachfront short on parking space and high on fares, which can total $30 to $40 for a half-day. As a result, taking cars off the road has been a high priority for .