The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has proposed a change to the operating schedule for two bridges over the Savannah River: the Houlihan Bridge in Georgia and the Seaboard System Railroad Bridge near Hardeeville, South Carolina. This change would require a 24-hour advance notice for bridge openings, up from the current three hours, due to fewer opening requests and to allow maintenance crews to be on-site. The proposed rule aims to improve response times for maintenance while still accommodating vessels that do not require the bridges to open. Public comments on the proposal are invited until April 12, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The Coast Guard wants to change the rules for opening two bridges over the Savannah River, so boats have to tell them a day in advance instead of a few hours. They think this will help with bridge repair work but want to know what people think about this idea by April 12, 2021.