Mechanical issue keeps Donald Ross Road bridge from opening for large boat traffic
JUPITER — The Donald Ross Road bridge won't open for boat traffic until further notice because of mechanical issues, Palm Beach County announced late Sunday.
The bridge spans the Intracoastal Waterway between Jupiter and Juno Beach. It will remain open to vehicle traffic.
The bridge, which opened in 1999, has a vertical clearance of 35 feet. The shutdown affects large boats and boats with tall masts.
The county said the U.S. Coast Guard is aware of the issue and has been informing boaters.
The county closed each of its lanes to traffic at different times last year to install new high-pressure cylinders — the parts that move the bridge up and down — and electrical controls.
County officials said they expect to have an update on repairing the bridge today.
Tom Elia is an editor at The Palm Beach Post, overseeing coverage of public safety, the courts and Palm Beach County's northern and western communities. You can reach him at telia@pbpost.com. Support local journalism: Subscribe today.
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