For the third time in its history, Tampa Bay’s six-mile linchpin gained a new span for drivers to cross. This version of the Howard Frankland Bridge is sturdier against storms, four lanes wider, higher and,

The new Howard Frankland Bridge will open Tuesday after five years of construction. Why it matters: The new bridge, which cost around $865 million, is the most expensive in Florida's history and is intended to ease traffic between Tampa and St.