THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, February 16, 1996 TAG: 9602140133
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS PAGE: 04 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Short : 24 lines
Openings for pleasure craft of the drawbridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway at Great Bridge in Chesapeake will be restricted further by changes in federal regulations.
The U.S. Coast Guard has said that effective Feb. 22, the bridge across the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River at mile 8.8 will not open on signal from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, except on federal holidays.
The new rules extend the period of restricted openings during morning rush hours and eliminate a previously scheduled 5 p.m. opening for recreational vehicles.
The rules were changed at the request of the City of Chesapeake. by CNB