Cost of new railroad bridge almost triples; $80 million still needed

Stuart and the Florida Inland Navigation District may apply for nearly $80 million to replace the railroad drawbridge over ...
Yahoo

Brightline service continues despite barge collision with railroad bridge fender

A barge struck a fender of the railroad drawbridge across the St. Lucie River at Stuart Saturday afternoon, according to reports from Brightline and the Martin County Sheriff's Office. The incident ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

Railroad bridge begins new temporary opening schedule affecting Brightline and boaters

Wednesday, a new temporary railroad drawbridge schedule for openings and closings is set to begin, according to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami. From June 21 until Dec. 17, the railroad drawbridge ...
The Connecticut Mirror

When it’s hot and the railroad draw bridge is working not.

On a recent hot, spring afternoon I was waiting at a Metro-North station to pick up a friend arriving from New York City when the platform PA system made an ominous announcement: “Due to a draw bridge ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

Brightline will close Stuart drawbridge to St. Lucie River boat traffic for 3 weeks

Brightline plans to close the railroad bridge over the St. Lucie River in Stuart for three weeks beginning April 11, and periodically at night before and after that, according to a nonprofit marine ...
WHDH

MBTA receives federal grant to expand, update North Station railroad drawbridge

Expected to last around eight years once it gets underway, the MBTA’s planned replacement of a key 93-year-old railroad drawbridge over the Charles River will have minimal effects on commuters, state ...
AOL

Boaters may see better access on St. Lucie River following new railroad bridge schedule

STUART — Following three years of debate, the U.S. Coast Guard has released an updated operating schedule for the St. Lucie River railroad drawbridge, which maritime industry leaders believe will ...