16 Sep 2025
🌉New Drawbridge Operating Schedule for Stuart, Florida Released
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Okeechobee Waterway, Stuart, FL
Summary
The Coast Guard is changing the operating schedule that governs the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad Bridge, across the Okeechobee Waterway (OWW), mile 7.41, at Stuart, FL. This rule will allow the drawbridge to operate on a more predictable and reliable schedule to meet the needs of competing modes of transportation. This action is necessary due to a significant increase in railway activity.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation changes the operating schedule for the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge, enhancing predictability for businesses reliant on the drawbridge for transportation, particularly in the marine construction sector. This adjustment potentially reduces operational delays and impacts on logistical planning.