(a) The draws of the Christa McAuliffe Bridge, SR 3, mile 1.0, across the Canaveral Barge Canal need only open daily for vessels traffic on the hour and half-hour from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; except that, from 6:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and from 3:10 p.m. to 5:59 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the bridge need not open. From 10:01 p.m. to 5:59 a.m., everyday, the bridge shall open on signal if at least three hours notice has been given to the bridge tender. The bridge shall open as soon as possible for the passage of tugs with tows, public vessels of the United States and vessels in distress. (USCG Rule Updated - October 31, 2003)

(b) The draw of the SR401 bridge, mile 5.5 at Port Canaveral, shall open on signal; except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need not be opened for the passage of vessels. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draws shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given. The draw shall open as soon as possible for the passage of pubic vessels of the United States, tugs with tows, and vessels in distress.

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