Florida bridge will open more often for boats, not cars, on weekends

The Coast Guard is temporarily changing the operating schedule for the Indiantown Road Bridge in Jupiter, Florida. The bridge will now open for boats on weekends and federal holidays, instead of staying closed to ease car traffic.

For a while, cars got priority over boats on weekends at this bridge. This change means boaters will no longer face weekend closures. It also shows how local traffic patterns can influence federal rules, even temporarily.