Mathers Bridge Closed to Boat Traffic Due to Impending Hurricane Helene, Will Remain Open to Vehicle Traffic

bridge will not be reopened until storm conditions subside

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – In anticipation of increasing winds and declining weather conditions related to Hurricane Helene, Mathers Bridge will be closed to boating traffic effective at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.

The 700-foot-long swing span bridge has recently been the focus of repairs that included installation of two actuators and three motors that help open and close the historic bridge, which was built in 1927.

The bridge connects South Tropical Trail on the southern end of Merritt Island to the western end of Banana River Drive in Indian Harbour Beach.

The bridge will remain closed to boating traffic until further notice.

All boaters needing to get from one side of the bridge to the other need to make preparations as soon as possible since the bridge will not be reopened until storm conditions subside and the bridge can be assessed.

Wind gusts from Hurricane Helene are anticipated to top 40-55 mph on Thursday in Brevard County. Sustained winds are expected to be between 25-35 mph.

Mathers Bridge will remain open to motor vehicle traffic.

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