The bridge will operate on its normal opening schedule, so this long-term repair project will require only great caution when approaching and passing through the span.

FLORIDA – ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY – TOLOMATO RIVER TO PALM SHORES – HALIFAX RIVER – MAIN STREET BRIDGE Fender Damage/Hazard to Navigation.
A section of the Fender System of the Main Street Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Daytona Beach, Florida has collapsed and is a hazard to navigation as it is leaning into the navigable channel. Portions of the fender system may be submerged at high tide. All vessels should proceed with extreme caution through this area.
UPDATE:
Coastal Marine Construction, Inc. has been contracted by Volusia County to remove the damaged fender system and install a new fender system on the Main street bridge crossing the AICW at Mile Marker 829.7.
Phase 1, will begin approximately on 8/28/2017 and will continue thru 9/28/2017. During this phase, Coastal Marine Construction will be taking 2 each soil borings on the north and south ends of the fender system and will not be blocking the channel. They are also planning on removing the northwest corner of the existing fender system that is currently blocking part of the channel starting early September.
Phase 2, will follow Phase 1, starting approximately 9/29/2017 and be completed by 4/1/2018. During this phase, Coastal Marine construction will be removing and installing the new fender system. Hours of operation will be 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. During this phase, a construction barge will be blocking half of the channel for removal and installation. During Phase 2, the bridge will be on single leaf openings, a 4 hour notice will be required for double span openings. During non-working/Construction hours, The Bridge will operate per normal operations. During the months of September 2017 through April 2018 a 4 hour notice will be required for double span openings. All marine traffic contact the bridge tender on channel 9 for any special request. Coastal Marine Construction, Inc onsite contact person cell phone is (904)347-1189, Harry (HAP) Heard or (941) 232-5161, Robert Gerdon. For Coast Guard related issues contact USCG Sector Jacksonville waterways at (904) 714-7616.
Ref: LNM 21 through 35-17 Chart: 11485

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