Published: June 24, 2026 at 7:36 AM Updated: June 24, 2026 at 7:50 AM Sign up for our Newsletters Published: June 24, 2026 at 7:36 AMUpdated: June 24, 2026 at 7:50 AM According to the Florida Department of Transportation, some parts of the Shands Bridge will be demolished, while others will remain for pedestrian use and fishing. (FDOT) The Shands Bridge is temporarily closed in both directions after a barge hit the structure, the Florida Department of Transportation announced Wednesday morning.