Glass Window Bridge now officially closed due to dangerous weather conditions.

Glass Window Bridge Update: Friday, January 24th, 2020 at 8:00am

Local authorities in Eleuthera announced early on Friday morning, January 24th, 2020, that the Glass Window Bridge is now reopened for motorists and other road users.  They also informed that they will continue to monitor conditions in the area.

 

Glass Window Bridge Update: Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 at 8:00am

The Glass Window Bridge was officially closed on Thursday morning, due to the dangerous weather conditions.  See statement below from local Eleuthera authorities:

“Officials on the island of Eleuthera wish to inform motorists and other road users that the Glass Window Bridge is officially CLOSED effective 7:00am today’s date due to strong sea surge.

The bridge will reopen only when the weather permits.

Please stay away from the area of the Bridge until the all clear is given.”

Check back regularly, as The Eleutheran will update as soon as the ‘All Clear’ is given for the re-opening of the Bridge.

 

Glass Window Bridge Update: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 at 9:00pm

RBPF C/Supt., Stephen Adderley on Wednesday evening updated, saying, “The Bridge remains open at this time.  (Safety) will again be reviewed on Thursday morning.”

 

Glass Window Bridge Update: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 at 12:00pm (noon)

According to local authorities, the Glass Window Bridge remains open for the time being.

Commenting on the possibility of a closure order, Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Chief Superintendent/Officer-In-Charge for the Eleuthera District, Stephen Adderley, stated at midday on Wednesday, January 22nd, “As weather today is expected to worsen during the evening and night hours, a determination will be made this evening.”

See Marine Warning article.

File Photo: Approaching the Glass Window Bridge from the south. (2018)
File Photo: Approaching the Glass Window Bridge from the south. (2018)