Barking up the wrong tree.
The bridge either needs to be repaired or it needs to not be opened. Every other opening or so it gets stuck open and creates havoc on the residents due to traffic congestion. it is also opened at peak traffic times which makes the situation much worse for traffic. Someone will be in need of the ambulance one day while the damn thing is stuck open and they might not get the proper care in time. I see a lawsuit in the making. Fix the damn bridge.
Pass on the other bridge when this is open. The same bridge tender operates both bridges so they are not open at the same time.