With Hermine bringing rain and heavy winds to Northeast Florida, one of the key questions for Jacksonville is …
Will the city’s vital bridges close due to high winds?
City leaders said the Dames Point Bridge, the Hart Bridge and Mathews Bridge will likely be the first to close if necessary.
Sustained winds would need to reach over 40 mph for a bridge closure to be ordered.
City leaders say they will try to ensure all the bridges aren't closed at once.
Related: Latest track, information about Hurricane Hermine
If winds get to 40 mph sustained they will have conversations about closing,then will relay decision to the public but no predetermined plan
— First Alert Traffic (@ActionTraffic) September 1, 2016
City with be monitoring wind conditions for the bridges..@DamesPtBridge @Mathews_Bridge & Hart Bridge are the most high profile bridges
— First Alert Traffic (@ActionTraffic) September 1, 2016
BRIDGES ARE OPEN-Law enforcement closes bridges at 40 mph sustained winds..not there at all here in Jax..stay with @ActionNewsJax
— First Alert Traffic (@ActionTraffic) September 1, 2016
Related: Prepare for the story with the First Alert Hurricane Center
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