First Alert Traffic

Bascule Drawbridge closed due to malfunction, drivers urged to take alternate routes

CRESCENT BEACH, Fla. — Florida Department of Transportation is reporting that the Bascule Drawbridge on State Road 206 is closed due to a malfunction at Intercoastal Waterway.

According to a tweet by FDOT, all are blocked. Drivers are being rerouted elsewhere by police and are being told to seek alternate routes.

Action News Jax’s First Alert Traffic team is on it and is working to learn more.

Action News Jax will continue to follow the story and update you as events unfold.