What are the procedures for opening one of the movable bridges to allow for the passage of marine traffic?
The procedures for opening the City’s movable bridges are stipulated by United States Coast Guard regulations. While no permits are required for an opening, for most bridges the regulations state that two to four-hour notifications must be provided. This notification is done by one of three methods. First, a vessel may contact the affected bridge by means of a two-way marine radio. Secondly, a call can be made from the vessel or the dispatcher of the vessel to the Bridge Operations Section Office. Finally, a call can be made to DOT’s Communication Center.
The procedures for opening the City’s movable bridges are stipulated by United States Coast Guard regulations. While no permits are required for an opening, for most bridges the regulations state that two to four-hour notifications must be provided. This notification is done by one of three methods. First, a vessel may contact the affected bridge by means of a two-way marine radio. Secondly, a call can be made from the vessel or the dispatcher of the vessel to the Bridge Operations Section Office. Finally, a call can be made to DOT’s Communication Center.
