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Pelican Island Causeway Bridge

Mile Marker: 356.0 WHL
Lat / Lon: N 29° 18.641' / W 094° 49.412'
Bridge Type: Bascule
Vertical Clearance (Closed): 13.00 ft.
Horizontal Clearance: 120.00 ft.
Schedule:
The drawspan must open on signal; except that, from 6:40 a.m. to 8:10 a.m., 12 noon to 1 p.m., and 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, the drawspan need not be opened for passage of vessels. Public vessels of the United States must be passed at anytime.
Editor's Note: Bridge schedules are subject to temporary change due to repairs, maintenance, events, etc. Check the Waterway Explorer for possible nav alerts.
VHF Channel: 13

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Comment by: Dupre Steven on Jun 23, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 300'
Draft: 8.0'

Bringing a Derrick and anchor barge to Newport dock just outside of causeway bridge.. 45’ wide and wondering about openings.. ETA is 6/24/2019 around noon.. Does bridge open on demand or should I take alternate route around the island.. Thanks
- WG Editor Comment:
  
  Bridge opens on request but certain hours there are no openings. See the published schedule in the bridge listing on Explorer.
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