Circus Bridge in Venice shut down for mechanical repair

The southernmost bridge on and off Venice Island is closed in both directions.

VENICE, Fla. — Circus Bridge in Venice is shut down Tuesday afternoon for a mechanical repair.

Police said just before 12:30 p.m. that the southernmost bridge on and off Venice Island is closed in both directions. Officers will remain on scene until the repair is complete.

Drivers can use either the Venice Avenue Bridge or the North Bridge as alternate routes.