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ME: Boothbay Harbor, Southport (SR27) Swing Bridge, Closure
- Date Reported: Mar 4, 2025
- Reporter: Ted Stehle
- Source: CG 1st District LNM 10-25
- Description:
From: 2024-09-30 To: 2025-05-30 Location: 43.84257778° N / 69.65408889° W Bridge Repair and Temporary Final Rule – Demolition, repair and rehabilitation on the Southport Swing Bridge (SR27) over Townsend Gut in Boothbay Harbor will be conducted through May 30, 2025. During the repair, the bridge will not be required to open to marine traffic. Vessels that are able to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so. The contractor will have several barges and workboats alongside the bridge pivot and piers blocking either the east channel or west channel. Work will be conducted during daylight hours only Monday through Friday. Vessels needing to transit are advised to contact the Cianbro work boat via VHF Channel 13 or 16 to arrange for passage. Mariners are advised to proceed at no wake speed and exercise caution when transiting in the vicinity of the bridge. Buoys have been placed on both sides of the bridge advising mariners of transit restrictions. Questions may be directed to Sam Stilwell, Maine DOT, at 207-441-8639.
- Lat / Lon: N 43° 50.541' / W 069° 39.228'
