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Michigan Avenue Bridge
- Mile Marker: 1.3
- Lat / Lon: N 42° 52.296' / W 078° 52.367'
- Bridge Type: Lift
- Vertical Clearance (Closed): 15.00 ft.
- Horizontal Clearance: 183.00 ft.
- Schedule:
The draw of the Michigan Avenue bridge, mile 1.3, at Buffalo, shall operate as follows: (1) From March 22 through December 15, the draw shall open within 20 minutes of signal. However, the draw need not open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Saturday. (2) From December 16 through March 21, the draw shall open on signal if notice is given at least 4 hours in advance of a vessel's time of intended passage through the draw.
Editor's Note: Bridge schedules are subject to temporary change due to repairs, maintenance, events, etc. Check the Waterway Explorer for possible nav alerts. - VHF Channel: 13
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Comment by: Alan Adema, Red Jacket, on May 19, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.0'Buffalo NY Michigan Avenue Bridge is back in service.
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