29 can get cleared but the little 2 lane roads up to the little bridge over teh Escambia River won't sustain commuter traffic. And that adds an hour to the commute on a good day. I've had to do it when the I-10 bridge is closed for an accident. The re routed traffic effectively closes Hwy 90 and the towns of Milton, Pea Ridge, and Pace.
This really is worse than it looks.
Has there been any word on how badly damaged the westbound span is? If it'll safely take a load, FDOT could at least set up temporary detours and make the westbound deck two-way while they repair the eastbound side. Still will suck but it'd be better than nothing.