The Florida Department of Transportation said the Longboat Pass Bridge is now open to boat traffic and motorists.
The bascule had been closed to major marine traffic beginning Oct. 24, when the bascule locked in the down position.
DOT spokesperson Robin Stublen said the bascule reopened for boat traffic around noon Oct. 30, but he had no further information on why the bascule had been stuck.
“The bridge is now open to marine traffic,” he said.
“We have no timeline for further repairs as engineers are reviewing plans at this time.”
Engineers working on the bascule found a 3.95-inch gap between the draw and the roadway, but have yet to determine a cause for the separation.
Both lanes of the bridge reopened to motorists Nov. 2.
Stublen said engineers from Infrastructure Corporation of America worked on the bascule.
He assured motorists there is no danger in using the bridge.
“Safety is our main concern and the bridge is safe for vehicular traffic,” he said.