Lagoon Pond Drawbridge Schedule

The drawbridge that connects Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs can open under the below circumstances any day of the week, year-round, for boats taller than the closed vertical clearance of 18 feet.

While the schedule below can be helpful for planning purposes, please note that the bridge may be open before or after these hours when a vessel captain has requested opening with enough notice.

It takes up to around 10 minutes for the full sequence of opening and closing the bridge.

May 15-Sept 15 Schedule

The bridge will open ON SIGNAL during the following hours:

  • 8:15-8:45am

  • 10:15-11am

  • 3:15-4pm

  • 5-5:45pm

  • 7:30-8pm

Before 8:15am or after 8pm, the bridge will open only if a minimum of four hours notice is given by calling our local communications center at (508) 693-1212. Love Note: While you could give notice to request entry at 7:15am or 7:30am, it’s helpful if you wait until 8:15am. As it is, the team members who are out there taking care of boaters and safety, are on call 24/7 but on site already for the signal hours. So if you can come during the scheduled hours, you know it’s very much appreciated!

Sept 16-May 14 Schedule

From September 16 until May 14, the bridge will open only if a minimum of 24 hours notice is given by calling our local communications center at (508) 693-1212.

BY: Éva@ExploreMVY
PUBLISHED: June 14, 2024
LAST UPDATE: June 14, 2024