Federal Register #USCG-2026-1338

Proposed temporary Macombs Dam Bridge closure for structural rehabilitation

The U.S. Coast Guard proposes a temporary operating restriction for the Macombs Dam Bridge to support rehabilitation by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT). - Government buyer: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Northeast Coast Guard District. - Proposed action: Allow the Macombs Dam Bridge over the Harlem River, between Manhattan and the Bronx, to remain closed to vessel passage during the rehabilitation period. - Work: NYCDOT plans structural rehabilitation. A work platform will reduce the bridge’s closed-position vertical clearance to no less than 24.5 feet above Mean High Water. - Vessel access: Vessels able to pass beneath the closed bridge may continue to transit. Vessels requiring more clearance can reach the Harlem River via the East River or Hudson River. - Procurement status: This is a proposed regulatory action, not a solicitation. No OEMs, commercial vendors, product purchases, or contracted services are identified.

Description

The U.S. Coast Guard proposes to temporarily modify the operating regulation for the Macombs Dam Bridge across the Harlem River in New York City. The proposed rule would allow the bridge to remain closed from February 1 through November 30, 2027, while the New York City Department of Transportation carries out structural rehabilitation. Commercial and recreational vessels that can pass beneath the bridge in its closed position would still be able to transit, while vessels needing more vertical clearance may use connections to the East and Hudson Rivers. Comments are due December 7, 2026.

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