The Coast Guard has put into effect a temporary rule that changes when the Route 30 (Absecon Boulevard) Bridge in Atlantic City, NJ, can be opened for boats. Due to essential maintenance work, the drawbridge will remain closed to marine traffic from March 3, 2021, until March 31, 2023, during specific periods: each year from November 1 to March 31. This decision is made to ensure the bridge's maintenance and safety, despite minor limitations on the navigation channel clearances. Vessels that can safely navigate within the reduced clearances must provide a 30-minute notice.
Simple Explanation
The Coast Guard has decided to keep a bridge in Atlantic City mostly closed during winter for a couple of years to fix it, but it will open if boats give a 30-minute heads-up.