New rules governing the operation of CN Rail's drawbridge connecting Fort Frances with Rainer will go in place at the end of April.
Federal approval has been given a U.S. Coast Guard regulation that forces CN to man the bridge 24 hours a day between May 1st and October 15.
The bridge will open for vessels the remainder of the year with 12-hours advance notice.
It's currently operated remotely, but public complaints led to the Coast Guard taking action.
CN opposed the rule, citing limited requests for the bridge to open.
