SUNSHINE SKYWAY BRIDGE — A portion of the South Skyway Fishing Pier State Park has been closed indefinitely after state officials discovered structural issues during a recent inspection.

What You Need To Know • The fishing pier is part of the original Sunshine Skyway bridge built in 1954 • A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Transportation found structural issues - the Department of Environmental Protection shut a portion of the pier down • Fisherman say they want it repaired or replaced

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection shut down access beyond the bait shop on Monday, following a report from the Florida Department of Transportation that identified safety concerns.

The closure means vehicle and pedestrian traffic is now restricted to the northern sect

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