USCGFinal Rule

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Miami River, North Fork, Miami, FL

Transportation

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing new rules for how the drawbridge on Miami River's North Fork should operate. These rules determine when boats can pass through and how quickly the bridge opens and closes, which affects both boat traffic and vehicle traffic crossing the bridge.

Key Points

  • 1The Coast Guard is updating operational procedures for the North Fork drawbridge in Miami, Florida
  • 2The new rules will specify when the bridge must open for boats and how long it takes, balancing waterway access with road traffic
  • 3The public has until July 4, 2025 to submit comments on the proposed regulation
  • 4This affects boat operators, commuters who cross the bridge by car, and local Miami River traffic
  • 5The regulation is part of the Coast Guard's responsibility to manage navigable waterways while keeping transportation flowing

Key Dates

Published

April 4, 2025

Comment Deadline

July 4, 2025

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