Reminder: High Winds Will Close Alligator River Bridge, AICW Statute Mile 84
Our NC Bridge Directory states that Alligator River Bridge will not open when winds were 40kts or more, but when I spoke with the bridge tender today, he said that even gusts of 35kts will keep the bridge closed. Several years ago, my family and I were held up for three days in Elizabeth City (not a bad thing!) waiting for the winds to subside enough to allow the bridge to open. Just another part of the adventure! Alligator River Bridge has a closed vertical clearance of 14ft.
The Alligator River Bridge stopped opening due to high winds…so we anchored in sheltered area till the winds dropped.
Mary Kathryn
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