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The Anna Maria Bridge is opening for boats but closed to vehicles driving on Manatee Avenue.
We think the schedule is as follows, but the original USCG announcement follows -- please check it and see if you determine the same:
Beginning September 30, 2008 the Cortez Bridge will open only at 4:30 a.m., 5:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m..
The Anna Maria Bridge will open single leaf only at 5:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m. , 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
Here is the USCG announcement
FLORIDA – GULF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY – SIESTA KEY TO TAMPA BAY – ANNA MARIA SOUND – CORTEZ/ANNA MARIA BRIDGES: Bridge Regulation Change. (published on page 41 of USCG 2008 0117 chart 11411)
The Coast Guard is changing the operating regulations governing the Cortez bridge mile 87.4 and the Anna Maria bridge mile 89.2 across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to allow for the rehabilitation of the Anna Maria Bridge. This rule will allow each bridge to open on a twice an hour schedule, except that they will be closed to navigation in the evening; also each bridge will open once every hour during the 45 day vehicle closure period on the Anna Maria Bridge. This action is necessary for workers safety and will assist in expediting the rehabilitation of the Anna Maria Bridge. This temporary rule is effective through 7 p.m. December 30, 2008.
Sec. 117.287 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
From September 29, 2008 to November 13, 2008, the Cortez Bridge will remain closed to navigation from 5:35 a.m. to 9:25 a.m., 1:35
p.m. to 4:25 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 4:25 a.m. At all other times, this bridge will open once an hour on the bottom of the hour.
(6) The Anna Maria (SR 64) (Manatee Avenue West) Bridge, mile 89.2. The draw shall open a single-leaf on signal; except that from 6
a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw shall open on the hour and half-hour. A double-leaf opening will be available with a one-hour notice to the bridge tender.
From September 29, 2008 to November 13, 2008, the Anna Maria Bridge will remain closed to navigation from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., at all other times, this bridge will open once an hour on the top of the hour.
Ref: LNM 11 through 15-08 and Federal Register Docket #USCG-2008-0117 Chart: 11411 CG File: 2252/2919
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