Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Niantic River, Between Waterford and Niantic, CT
Key claim: The Coast Guard proposes to drop winter opening limits on the Route 156 drawbridge over the Niantic River so the bridge would operate on the same schedule year-round.
Abstract
(Proposed Rule · Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard) The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule that governs the Route 156 Bridge across Niantic River, mile 0.1, between Waterford and Niantic, CT. The bridge owner, Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), submitted a request on July 10, 2026, to remove the opening restrictions currently in place for November 1 through April 30 and allow the bridge to provide consistent bridge operations throughout the year. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Why this matters
The Coast Guard proposes to drop winter opening limits on the Route 156 drawbridge over the Niantic River so the bridge would operate on the same schedule year-round.