Coast Guard Updates Sandusky Bay Bridge Swing Rules
Published Date: 3/24/2025
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The Coast Guard is updating how the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge over Sandusky Bay operates and signals. This change affects boaters and train operators by setting new rules for when and how the bridge opens. These updates aim to keep traffic flowing smoothly without costing anyone extra or causing big delays.
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New drawbridge operation and signals
If you are a boater or train operator in Sandusky, Ohio, the Coast Guard changed the operating and signaling rules for the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge at mile 3.5 over Sandusky Bay. The change sets new rules for when and how the bridge opens and how signals are used, and is intended to keep traffic flowing smoothly without costing anyone extra or causing big delays.
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