Bridge Drama: Trains vs. Boats in Stuart, FL Tug-of-War
Published Date: 2/7/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is bringing back the temporary schedule for the Florida East Coast Railroad drawbridge in Stuart, FL, so boats and trains keep moving smoothly while they review a request for a permanent change. This temporary rule stays active until May 31, 2025. If you’re a boater or train operator, this means the bridge will open on a set schedule for now, with no extra costs or surprises.
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Temporary Drawbridge Schedule Reinstated
If you are a boater or train operator in Stuart, Florida, the Florida East Coast Railroad drawbridge at Okeechobee Waterway mile 7.41 will follow a temporarily modified operating schedule again until May 31, 2025. The schedule is being kept while the Coast Guard reviews a request for a permanent change so boats and trains can keep moving smoothly.
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