Update: (March 10th, 2020)
The Glass Window Bridge officially RE-OPENS at 9am on Tuesday morning, March 10th confirms authorities on the island.
However, motorists and road users are still being asked to proceed with caution in the area. Authorities say they will continue to monitor the area today.
Update: (March 9th, 2020 – Evening)
As of Monday evening, March 9th, 2020, the Glass Window Bridge remains officially CLOSED. Authorities confirm that they will be checking the status of conditions in the area again at 7:00am on Tuesday morning, March 10th, 2020. Check back in, as we will provide an update as soon as the status is confirmed on Tuesday morning.
Update: (March 9th, 2020)
As of 7:20am on Monday Morning, March 9th, 2020, after inspection of the area, authorities in Eleuthera confirmed that the Glass Window Bridge remains officially CLOSED.
Their original release on Sunday evening advised that the Bridge would re-open only when the weather permits, and emphasized that motorists and other road users should stay away from the area of the Bridge until the All-Clear is given.
Original Article: (March 8th, 2020)
Authorities in Eleuthera released the following statement at 7pm on Sunday, March 8th, 2020, announcing the closure of the Glass Window Bridge:
“Officials on the island of Eleuthera wish to inform motorists and other road users, that the Glass Window Bridge in officially CLOSED, effective 7pm, Sunday, March 8th, 2020, due to strong sea surge.
The Bridge will re-open only when the weather permits.
Please stay away from the area of the Bridge until the All-Clear is given.”
