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For statewide travel information, including travel times, incident or work lane closures on State maintained roadways, weather reports and connections to transit, airport and tourism information. |
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| WIND WARNINGS AND RESTRICTIONS: |
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| Wind Warning - Sustained wind speeds or wind gusts of 30-39 mph |
| When wind warnings are in effect, operators of house trailers, box trailers, motorcycles, vehicles with roof-mount racks containing cargo or any other vehicle that may be subject to high winds are advised to use caution while traveling across the bridge. |
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| Wind Restriction I - Sustained wind speeds or wind gusts of 40-49 mph |
| When wind restrictions are implemented, house trailers, empty box trailers or any vehicle that, in the opinion of law-enforcement personnel, may not safely cross the bridge will be prohibited from traveling the bridge. Motorists who are denied passage will be assisted with safely turning around. |
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| Wind Restriction II - Sustained wind speeds or wind gusts exceeding 50 mph |
Only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, commercial buses and heavy-laden tractor/trailers are permitted to cross the bridge. Tractor-box trailer combinations will not be permitted to cross any bridge if the gross weight is less than 64,000 pounds. |
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Traffic Holds / Bridge Closures - Sustained wind speeds or wind gusts exceeding 55 mph |
In the event of a sudden increase of sustained wind speeds or wind gusts that could jeopardize life or property, the MDTA may elect to discontinue the movement of traffic across the bridge. |
