Changes to Channel Restrictions and Bridge Openings – New Update 5/7/25

Due to weather conditions and production factors, the USCG has approved the following revised schedule for bridge openings and channel width restrictions:

NO BRIDGE OPENINGS FROM 5/7/2025 to 5/15/25

5/7/25 to 5/12/25 at 6 a.m.

Horizontal clearance of 37.5 feet on the western half of the channel is scheduled to be open for marine travel
Vertical clearance restriction is scheduled to be 15 feet at Mean High Water (MHW) / 18.5 feet at Mean Low Water (MLW)

To accommodate mariners who require a bridge opening to move their boats, the western half of channel is scheduled to be open from 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 until 6 a.m. on Friday, May 9 with no vertical clearance restrictions.

5/12/25 at 6 a.m. to 5/15/25

Horizontal clearance of 75 feet (full channel) is scheduled to be open for marine travel
Vertical clearance restriction is scheduled to be 15 feet at MHW / 18.5 feet at MLW

HALF CHANNEL BRIDGE OPENINGS

5/15/25 to 5/22/25

Horizontal clearance of 37.5 feet is scheduled to be open for marine travel – one span, either east or west, will be in the down position on an as-needed basis
No vertical restriction

To access the USCG’s Local Notice to Mariners, go to Useful Links.

If you have questions or comments, please Contact Us.

The Project Team appreciates your continued support and understanding during the construction phase of this important bridge replacement.