The railway bridge is nearly 100 years old, and work like this has been done in the past.
Right now, work is going on in Jacksonville to improve safety on some of the tracks, and that work is causing some concern — not for drivers — but for boaters.
On Monday, boater Brian Sullivan radioed ahead to try to find out how long he might be stuck waiting in order to sail past the railway bridge. Sullivan said he has never had a problem like this before. News4JAX saw several boats Monday morning in Sullivan’s situation, and there were other industrial barges and vessels that had to wait, as well.
News4JAX has also learned this is something that could go on for several weeks. According to the Coast Guard, Florida East Coast Railway is authorized to temporarily deviate from drawbridge operation regulation and operate as follows from Monday, Feb. 20, through Friday, March 17:
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
In East Palestine, who 'shows up' isn't necessarily a sign of who's helpingEast Palestine, Ohio, has been devastated by a train derailment and chemical burn off that has threatened the health of residents, but it has now also become the center of political controversy.
Read more »
EPA orders 'pause' of East Palestine water waste removal, review of disposal plansGoing forward, disposal plans for contaminated waste from the East Palestine train derailment will be subject to EPA approval, officials say.
Read more »
‘Déjà vu’: A train derailment 40 years ago holds clues for East Palestine’s futureA derailment in Louisiana offers one of the closest parallels to the disaster unfolding in East Palestine. Both were major train crashes and both involved some of the same chemicals, including vinyl chloride. Here's more.
Read more »
Activist Erin Brockovich Leads East Palestine Residents in Town Hall MeetingBrockovich's Friday night Town Hall filled the auditorium and also two overflow rooms at East Palestine High School
Read more »
Erin Brockovich Offers Stark Warning to East Palestine ResidentsThe famed environmental activist underlined the gravity of the situation.
Read more »
Erin Brockovich urges East Palestine residents to document health conditions as some diagnosed with bronchitisIn a town hall meeting with East Palestine, Ohio residents, Erin Brockovich told residents to keep a journal of health effect they notice following the hazardous train derailment.
Read more »