Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Savannah River, Clyo, GA

Published

Sep 4, 2026

Effective

Sep 4, 2026

Citation

91 FR 56778

Docket

Docket No. USCG-2026-1095

Agencies

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard

Final rule.

Summary

The new rule eliminates the drawbridge operating requirements for the CSX Transportation railroad bridge at mile 60.9 near Clyo, Georgia. The bridge was converted from a movable span to a permanent, fixed structure in August 2026, so the previous regulations governing when and how the bridge must open for water traffic are no longer needed. The rule was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security. It primarily affects vessels that travel on the Savannah River near the bridge, as well as the railroad company that owns the bridge, because it removes any mandatory opening procedures and treats the span as a fixed crossing. The rule was published in the Federal Register on September 4 2026 (91 FR 56778) and became effective the same day, with no additional public comment period because it is a final rule. Going forward, the bridge will be operated as a fixed structure, and maritime users will no longer be required to follow the former drawbridge schedule.

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