Federal Register #USCG-2026-0960

Coast Guard proposes regulatory changes to Route 82 and Route 156 bridge operating schedules in Connecticut

This opportunity concerns proposed regulatory changes to the operating schedules of two Connecticut drawbridges: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Northeast Coast Guard District - Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is the bridge owner and requester - No products or services are being procured; this is a rulemaking action - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved - Proposed Modifications: - Route 82 Bridge (Connecticut River, East Haddam, CT): - Remove seasonal opening restrictions (November 1-April 30) - Allow year-round openings on signal for commercial vessels - Recreational vessels: openings on signal except between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., when openings occur on the hour only - Route 156 Bridge (Niantic River, Waterford/Niantic, CT): - Remove six-hour notice requirement (November 1-April 30) - Allow year-round openings on signal for all vessels, with limited hours for commercial vessels only - Unique Requirements: - Consistent, year-round bridge operations - Public comments are invited on the proposed rulemaking - No part numbers, quantities, or procurement-relevant products/services are specified

Description

The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule for the Route 82 Bridge across the Connecticut River at East Haddam, CT. The Connecticut Department of Transportation requested to remove the opening restrictions currently in place from November 1 through April 30. The modification aims to allow consistent bridge operations throughout the year, with the draw opening on signal for commercial vessels year-round and for recreational vessels on signal except between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. when it opens on the hour only. Public comments are invited and must be received by October 19, 2026.

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