As far as I can tell its closed as of 9-11 . They're inspecting the bridges etc. If anyone comes across any info on opening or damage please post. I need to get down to Big Pine Key to see if I still have a house. Kinda doubt it. I've been checking fl511.com and watching the news but info is spotty to non existant.In any case its easy to miss. As soon as I know its feasible Im heading down from NY.Thanks guys.

As of an hour ago it is still closed. Even if open, without power there, even if the stations had full underground tanks of gas, they'd have no pumps so you'd need a powerful siphon and cash (credit card readers need power too). It's a bit early. Probably a reason for spotty news too. Police are reportedly still actively discouraging evacuees from reentering the state.

They just said on the news that about half the bridges have checked out as okay. No word on the other half. I heard earlier that draw bridges may be bent. Power and water are big concerns. They also said that people that stuck it out may have to leave.

There is currently no water, power, or wastewater treatment in the lower Keys. They are not letting anyone enter the Keys.

Best of luck. I hope all is well but you may be right-things don't look good their at all.

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nycsteve
Explorer
Sep 12, 2017
Rangerman40 wrote:
I've read a 100 different news stories on Irma since it hit, but let me see if I can find some links for you.

Thank you. But no need to dig through for links.Since I made the request Keys news is finally surfacing. What I've got so far is bridges good to MM16. Road out at MM76 with repair imminant. No fuel, power, cell phone service on the Keys.
Snowman9000
Explorer
Sep 12, 2017
The Keys Reporter and Keys News have websites. Just google them.
Rangerman40
Explorer
Sep 12, 2017
They opened US 1 this morning to MM 73 which covers Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada. Make sure you have fuel though because I've read on Facebook from some friends that fuel is pretty scarce anywhere in Florida, especially south.
Rangerman40
Explorer
Sep 12, 2017
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2017/09/11/weather/florida-keys-destruction-hurricane-irma/index.html
nycsteve
Explorer
Sep 12, 2017
Im hoping to head down this weekend.
Rangerman40
Explorer
Sep 12, 2017
I've read a 100 different news stories on Irma since it hit, but let me see if I can find some links for you.
nycsteve
Explorer
Sep 12, 2017
Rangerman40 wrote:
Florida State Patrol made it to MM 88 before they got stuck by debris and had to turn back. US Army flew a C130 into Marathon to set up satellite dishes for communication. US 1 is underwater at MM 29 and MM 75, and a big pole across it at MM 36.

Thank you. Can I ask where you got the info? Its hard to find !
Rangerman40
Explorer
Sep 12, 2017
Florida State Patrol made it to MM 88 before they got stuck by debris and had to turn back. US Army flew a C130 into Marathon to set up satellite dishes for communication. US 1 is underwater at MM 29 and MM 75, and a big pole across it at MM 36.
phillyg
Explorer II
Sep 12, 2017
I wish you well and hope your house survived. The few photos I saw looked bad.
IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Sep 12, 2017
Looks like it is time once again for the Conch Republic to take over.I have my passport,do you?

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