Test of More Convenient Bridge Opening Schedule

THE COAST GUARD IS TESTING A NEW BASCULE (bridge) OPENING SCHEDULE ON THE EAST AND WEST VENETIAN CAUSEWAY BRIDGES. THEY WILL OPEN ON THE HOUR AND HALF HOUR FROM 7 A.M. TO 7 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCEPT FOR FEDERAL HOLIDAYS, STARTING ON APRIL 17TH AND ENDING ON JUNE 14TH. THE BASCULES WILL BE OPEN ON DEMAND FOR PUBLIC VESSELS, TUGS AND TOWS AS WELL AS VESSELS IN DISTRESS.