Can't the City just change the hours for lifts?

Bridge openings are Federal regulations and are enforced by the Coast Guard. The City may request a change to a bridge restriction schedules, but it is the Coast Guard that must approve any changes.

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1. What is the average length of a bridge opening?
2. Why does the bridge sometimes open during restricted rush hour periods?
3. Why do pleasure craft sometimes pass during restricted rush hour periods?
4. Can you tell citizens when the bridge will be open longer than usual?
5. Can't the City just change the hours for lifts?
6. Which bridges are owned and operated by the City of Chesapeake?
7. Who owns and operates the other movable bridges in the City?
8. Is there a time of year that the openings are heavier than others?
9. Do any of the bridges have weight restrictions?
10. How can boaters be aware of changes while traveling on the waterway?