Coast Guard proposes keeping Wishkah River bridge closed unless mariners give 24-hour notice
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The Coast Guard has proposed changing how a railroad swing bridge operates in Aberdeen, Washington. Under the current rules, the bridge must open for marine traffic on demand. The proposal would allow Genesee & Wyoming Inc., which owns and operates the bridge, to keep the span locked in the closed position unless someone asks it to open at least 24 hours in advance.
Why it matters: This is an administrative adjustment based on actual usage data rather than safety concerns. For most people, there is no impact. For the few boat owners who navigate these waters regularly, it means planning trips around the 24-hour notice window instead of expecting immediate access.
Who it affects
- Owners or operators of marine vessels transiting the Wishkah River near Aberdeen, WA
This is a proposed rule from the Coast Guard published in the Federal Register; check the original document for details on how to submit comments before relying on this summary.
Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document