The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department on Monday said a crash in the westbound lanes of the Matthews Bridge brought lanes to a halt.

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News4JAX Anchor Joy Purdy overcomes her fear of bridges with the help of a local psychologist and a certain breathing technique.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Heavy delays were reported on Monday morning after a crash on the Mathews Bridge in Jacksonville. It could take you longer to get to work as a result. The left lane ends near the middle of the bridge due to a vehicle accident. Avoid the Matthews Bridge and take the Hart Bridge if possible. We are working to learn more information.

Both westbound lanes of the Matthews Bridge were closed Tuesday evening due to a crash, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO said traffic was being diverted at University Boulevard. It’s unclear how long it would be before lanes were expected to reopen.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A large boat fire near the Matthews Bridge on Tuesday evening may have been sparked by lightning. The owner said the boat was a 2018 Boston Whaler that was worth over $100,000. The family said they didn’t even have the 24-foot boat for a year. The boat is a total loss and the dock was also damaged in the fire.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says disabled cars on the Mathews Bridge have been cleared and traffic flow is restored. #JSO advising the Matthews Bridge has been cleared of disabled vehicles. Traffic flow restored in both lanes but traffic continues to be heavy. @CityofJax @JaxReady @JFRDJAX https://t.co/wWjvwdxRPf Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) November 2, 2019Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says there are disabled cars on the Mathews Bridge that's causing a lane to be blocked. Tow trucks are in route. #JSO being advised multiple disabled vehicles on the Matthews Bridge at this time - inside lane is blocked at the span. Tow trucks are in route to clear the vehicles. @CityofJax @JaxReady @JFRDJAX Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) November 2, 2019Live,interactive map of Jacksonville traffic.

The crash is on the West End of the Matthews Bridge and is listed as a fatality. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle crash on the west end of the Mathews Bridge about 3:15 a.m. Friday. According to FHP, a person died when a Toyota Corolla left the road and struck a tree on the ramp from the bridge the Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway. Crews blocked one westbound while troopers investigated the crash. Troopers have not yet released the name of the person killed. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Florida Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle crash on the west end of the Matthews Bridge just after 4:30 a.m. Friday. According to FHP, the crash was listed as a fatality. Crews blocked off the exit ramp to Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway while Troopers investigated the crash. The ramp was reopened just before 6 a.m. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.