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MA: Danvers River, Kernwood Ave. Bridge, Bridge Maintenance
- Date Reported: May 27, 2025
- Reporter: Waterway Guide
- Source: USCG District 1
- Description:
DESCRIPTION: MASSACHUSETTS – DANVERS RIVER – KERNWOOD BRIDGE – Notice of Temporary Deviation
The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operating regulation that governs the Kernwood Swing Bridge across the Danvers River between Salem and Beverly, MA. The deviation is needed to conduct maintenance. Under this temporary deviation, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is authorized to not open for vessels on an as-needed basis from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on June 1, 2025, through October 31, 2025. These bridge closures will occur on Sunday(s) night through Thursday(s) night; there will be no interruption to services on weekends. During each bridge closure, a 100-yard Safety Zone will be established to close the channel. MassDOT shall notify Coast Guard Sector Boston, and the Salem, Danvers, and Beverly Harbormasters at least 72 hours prior to any closure and at the beginning and end of each closure period. Questions may be directed to Mr. Elias Demissie of MassDOT at (781) 570-6051 or Mr. Alex MacDonald of SPS New England at (978) 992-1704.
- Lat / Lon: N 42° 32.591' / W 070° 53.889'
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