Please call Bridge tenders on Channel 16
only.
From September 19 through October 31, 2011 a barge will be used to touch up
paint under the Michigan Street Bridge at Mile 4.30 over the Sturgeon Bay Ship
Canal. The barge is required to move to accommodate vessel traffic as needed. At
night the barge is required to be lighted and moored outside of the navigational
channel. [37/11]
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The Michigan Bridge will open for recreational vessels on
the hour and on the half hour.
The Oregon Bridge will open for recreational vessels at quarter to and quarter
after.
The Bayview bridge will still open on demand using Channel 16. (if they are not
responsive, try an air horn) .
Channel 9 is used to hail Marinas or other boaters.
Channel 16 is for emergencies, the Coast Guard or a bridge tender.
Mother's Day, 2011,
shows there is still a lot of painting to accomplish.
