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A 52-foot yacht nearly sank after colliding with the bridge in 2023. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard)

February 15, 2024

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New $5 million safety system to protect shore bridge from boat strikes

The Townsends Inlet Bridge was hit by large boats in 2022 and 2023.

New "Fenders" to Protect Bridge From Boat Collisions

Following two high-profile accidents in 2023 and 2022 involving large vessels, the agency that operates the Townsends Inlet Bridge is …