Proposed Rule 24 Jul 2025 regulation, marine operations, drawbridge, bridges, fort lauderdale, traffic congestion

🌉Proposed Changes to Drawbridge Regulations in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Coast Guard proposes changing the operating schedule that governs the SE 17th Street (Brooks Memorial) Bridge, across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), mile 1065.9, at Fort Lauderdale, FL. The City of Fort Lauderdale requested the Coast Guard consider changing the operating regulation by placing additional opening restrictions during weekday rush hour periods to assist with vehicle congestion. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

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Rule 16 Jun 2025 infrastructure, coast guard, transportation regulations, drawbridge, fort lauderdale

🚧Temporary Deviation in Drawbridge Operations at Fort Lauderdale

The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the SE 17th Street (Brooks Memorial) Bridge, across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), mile 1065.9, at Fort Lauderdale, FL. The City of Fort Lauderdale requested the Coast Guard consider placing additional opening restrictions during weekday rush hour periods to assist with vehicle congestion. This deviation will test a change to the drawbridge operating schedule to determine whether a permanent change to the schedule is needed. The Coast Guard is seeking comments from the public regarding these proposed changes.

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