[EXPIRED] UPDATE: Fort Denaud Swing Bridge Returns to Normal Schedule, Okeechobee Waterway Statute Mile 108
The Fort Denaud swing bridge crosses the Okeechobee Waterway at Statue Mile 108. at the charted position of Denaud.
March 17, 2014: The following from Skipper Julie has been confirmed and is correct:
Just talked with a cruiser who passes through the bridge March 15. They said the repairs are complete and bridge is opening on request.
Julie
The info below is now outdated, but we are leaving it here a little longer so cruisers can know (see above), this issue has been set right.
FLORIDA – OKEECHOBEE WATERWAY ‘“ ST LUCIE INLET TO FORT MYERS ‘“ CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER ‘“ FORT DENAUD SWING BRIDGE: Bridge Discrepancy.
The Fort Denaud Swing Bridge, Ft Denaud, Hendry County, Florida has an equipment failure and is operating manually. Starting 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014 through May 15, 2014, the bridge will open once an hour on the top of the hour from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. From 8:01 p.m. to 7:59 a.m. the bridge will open if at least three hours advance notice if given to 863-673-2974. Chart: 11428 LNM: 09/14
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