Volusia County Locks Two Low-Rise Drawbridges, Suspends Boat Traffic

Posted On: October 9, 2024

Volusia County has secured two Intracoastal Waterway low-rise drawbridges, Highbridge and Main Street, into the down position. Bridge operations for boat traffic are suspended until after the storm. They will resume after the bridges have been inspected and cleared for operation.

Potential bridge closures

Volusia County enacts high-rise coastal bridge closures for vehicular traffic when determined necessary by the emergency management director in coordination with the Volusia Sheriff's Office and local law enforcement under the following conditions:

• Upon the arrival of winds sustained at 39 mph
• When visible damage to the bridge or flooding of the approaches has occurred
• To conduct damage assessments