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ICW BRIDGE CLOSURE

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Michael Ahart
Wed, Sep 23, 2015 2:40 PM

Ann:
Here is the latest update on the Surf City Swing Bridge, daily closure for repair. Under the temporary deviation, the bridge is supposed to be "closed to navigation from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday; except for scheduled openings at 8:30 a.m. and 12 noon;" however, the bridge tender told me it has generally been opening on its normal "top of the hour" schedule – sometimes with a delay of up to 15 minutes – rather than the posted deviation. Keep this in mind especially if you're planning to transit at the 8:30 am opening noted in the restrictions – you may want to call ahead (910) 328-4291 since the openings may be at 8am and 9am rather than 8:30am. Hope this helps. Check http://www.waterwayguide.com/explorer?latitude=34.42829281451536&longitude=-77.54940032958984&zoom=12&mode=navUpdate http://www.waterwayguide.com/explorer?latitude=34.42829281451536&longitude=-77.54940032958984&zoom=12&mode=navUpdate for updates.

MikeA

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Ann: Here is the latest update on the Surf City Swing Bridge, daily closure for repair. Under the temporary deviation, the bridge is supposed to be "closed to navigation from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday; except for scheduled openings at 8:30 a.m. and 12 noon;" however, the bridge tender told me it has generally been opening on its normal "top of the hour" schedule – sometimes with a delay of up to 15 minutes – rather than the posted deviation. Keep this in mind especially if you're planning to transit at the 8:30 am opening noted in the restrictions – you may want to call ahead (910) 328-4291 since the openings may be at 8am and 9am rather than 8:30am. Hope this helps. Check http://www.waterwayguide.com/explorer?latitude=34.42829281451536&longitude=-77.54940032958984&zoom=12&mode=navUpdate <http://www.waterwayguide.com/explorer?latitude=34.42829281451536&longitude=-77.54940032958984&zoom=12&mode=navUpdate> for updates. MikeA Mike Ahart, News Editor, WaterwayGuide.com <http://www.waterwayguide.com/> Read the latest Cruiser's Weekly Update newsletter <http://www.waterwayguide.com/cruisers-weekly-update>. <https://www.facebook.com/WaterwayGuide>