Cape Cod Fire Department Drill Will Close Bridge, Heighten Activity

BARNSTABLE, MA — Locals in the Osterville area will need to avoid a bridge on Thursday as fire department activity will close it for a chunk of the day.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department will conduct a multi-agency dive training exercise at the Oyster Harbors Bridge in Osterville.

"This submerged victim recovery drill will bring together specialized Dive Team members from C-O-MM Fire, Hyannis Fire and the Barnstable County Dive Team, with marine assistance provided by the Town of Barnstable Marine and Environmental Affairs Division and Cotuit Fire Department," officials said.

The purpose of this joint training is to "strengthen coordination, communication, and effectiveness among regional dive and marine units during complex water rescue and recovery operations."

Residents and boaters in the area will likely notice increased fire department and marine activity throughout the morning and early afternoon.

The Osterville drawbridge will be closed to all vessel traffic.