USCGFinal Rule

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Honker Cut, Between Empire Tract and King Island at Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA

TransportationEnvironment

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing new rules for operating a drawbridge that crosses Honker Cut between Empire Tract and King Island in Stockton, California. These rules will determine when and how the bridge opens to allow boats to pass through, which affects both vehicle traffic and water transportation in the area.

Key Points

  • 1The Coast Guard is setting new operating schedules for a drawbridge in Stockton that controls access between two islands
  • 2The regulation affects boat captains and drivers who use this waterway, as well as people who depend on road access across the bridge
  • 3Anyone interested in this rule has until May 8, 2025 to submit comments to the Coast Guard about whether they support or oppose the proposed changes
  • 4The specific operating hours and conditions for raising and lowering the bridge will be determined based on public feedback and maritime safety needs
  • 5This rule is part of the Coast Guard's responsibility to manage navigation safety on U.S. waterways

Key Dates

Published

April 7, 2025

Comment Deadline

May 8, 2025

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