USCGFinal Rule
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Newark Bay, Between the City of Newark and City of Bayonne, NJ
Transportation
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard has proposed new rules for how the drawbridge connecting Newark and Bayonne, New Jersey should operate. These rules will affect boat traffic in Newark Bay and may change how often the bridge opens to let ships pass through.
Key Points
- 1The Coast Guard is updating operational procedures for the drawbridge spanning Newark Bay between Newark and Bayonne
- 2The new rules will determine when and how often the bridge must open to allow boats and ships to pass underneath
- 3The regulation affects maritime traffic in the busy Newark Bay area, potentially impacting commercial shipping and recreational boating
- 4People have until April 17, 2026 to submit comments or concerns about the proposed changes
- 5The final rules will balance the needs of bridge traffic (cars and trucks crossing) with waterway traffic (boats and ships passing through)
Key Dates
Published
November 18, 2025
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