MODIFICATIONS TO OPERATING HOURS: LADY'S ISLAND SWING BRIDGE BEAUFORT, SC
Monday, April 30, 2007
General opening requirements:
1. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.911, the draw shall open on signal to:
A. Tugs with tows (e.g. pushing or pulling equipment); and
B. Vessels in a situation where a delay would endanger life or property.
2. As a reminder, in accordance with 33 CFR 117.31, the drawtender will take all reasonable measures to have the draw closed for approaching emergency vehicles.
On Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays:
1. The draw need not open during the following hours:
05:30 a.m - 10:14 a.m.
10:30 a.m - 2:14.m.
2:30 p.m. - 7:59 p.m.
2. The draw will open at the following times:
05:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 2:15 p.m., & 8:00 p.m.
3. During the night, the bridge will open on the hour, with the exception that no opening will occur at 05:00 a.m. on weekdays.
Note: Per the general opening regulations, the draw shall open on signal to tugs pushing or pulling tows throughout the day. Recreational boaters are reminded to stay out of the way of tugs and tows lining up to maneuver through the bridge. Recreational boaters that pass through a bridge opening with a tug and tow, shall pass behind the tug and tow in order to ensure safe transit through the bridge.
On Saturday, Sunday and Federal holidays:
1. The draw need not open during the following hours:
07:16 a.m - 9:59 a.m.
10:16 a.m - 12:59 p.m.
1:16 p.m. - 3:59 p.m.
4:16 p.m. - 6:59 p.m.
2. The draw will open at the following times:
07:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
3. During the night, the bridge will open on the hour, with the exception that no opening will occur at 05:00 a.m. on weekdays.
If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact my representative, Lieutenant Calvin
Summers, at (843) 720-3273. If you have any safety concerns, please contact the Coast Guard's 24 hour operation center on VHF Channel 16 or via phone at 843 724 7616.
/s/
J. W. MAUGER
Lieutenant Commander, U. S. Coast Guard
Prevention Department Head
Charleston, South Carolina
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