Bridge Won't Open, So Drawbridge Rules Are Canceled
Published Date: 6/3/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is officially removing the old rules for the Route 280 drawbridge over the Passaic River in Harrison, NJ, because the bridge is now fixed and won’t open anymore. This change means boaters don’t have to worry about the bridge opening, and there’s no cost or delay involved. The new rule kicks in on June 3, 2026, making navigation smoother and simpler for everyone nearby.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Route 280 Bridge Now Fixed
The Coast Guard removed the drawbridge operation rule for the Route 280 Bridge (mile 5.8) on the Passaic River in Harrison, New Jersey because the bridge was permitted to be converted to a fixed bridge on April 29, 2026. The removal is effective June 3, 2026 and the Coast Guard states this administrative change will not have any effect on waterway or land users of the bridge.
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