Southern Blvd. Palm Beach (SR 700)
Bascule (drawbridge) on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Florida · hail VHF 09.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 1024.7 |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Bascule (drawbridge) |
| Vertical clearance | 14 ft (4.27 m) closed; opens for taller vessels |
| VHF hailing channel | Channel 09 |
| Opening behaviour | Scheduled · restricted |
| Regulation | 33 CFR 117.261 |
Opening schedule
The draw will open on the quarter and three-quarter hour, except Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need only open on the quarter hour. (2) When the Presidential Security Zone is enforced, the draw may be closed without advance notice to permit uninterrupted transit of dignitaries across the bridge. At all other times the bridge shall open on the quarter and three-quarter hour, or as directed by the on-scene designated representative. (33 CFR 117.261)
In plain English: Opens on the quarter- and three-quarter hour. Restricted: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–9 a.m., it need only open on the quarter-hour (except federal holidays); Mon–Fri 4 p.m.–6 p.m., it need only open on the quarter-hour (except federal holidays).
Frequently asked
When does Southern Blvd. Palm Beach (SR 700) open?
Opens on the quarter- and three-quarter hour. Restricted: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–9 a.m., it need only open on the quarter-hour (except federal holidays); Mon–Fri 4 p.m.–6 p.m., it need only open on the quarter-hour (except federal holidays).
What VHF channel does Southern Blvd. Palm Beach (SR 700) use?
Southern Blvd. Palm Beach (SR 700) monitors VHF Channel 09 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does Southern Blvd. Palm Beach (SR 700) have?
About 14 ft (4.27 m) when closed; it opens for taller vessels.
Where is Southern Blvd. Palm Beach (SR 700) on the ICW?
Southern Blvd. Palm Beach (SR 700) is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 1024.7 in Florida.
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