The NOBRA Pilots have implemented their High-Water restrictions as the Carrollton Gauge has reached 12’. The official letter is attached. As a reminder; while this restriction specifies ‘mid-stream facilities’; NOBRA’s definition includes all facilities where boats are used to handle…
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LMR is open to navigation with the following notices: 1. The main navigation channel of the Sunshine Bridge is open. The alternate (west bank) span is closed to all traffic. Vessels are restricted to one-way traffic and must check in…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 57 is roughly along 63E near the northeastern Caribbean. The system continues to remain disorganized. We now think it will not develop. The system has been remaining south of the…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) has completed the Fiscal Year 2018 dredging operations on the Crossings Above New Orleans. The dustpan dredge WALLACE McGEORGE has now departed the Crossings. The industry cutterhead dredge R.S. WEEKS (Weeks…
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As a reminder, the Crescent Pilots will implement additional high-water restrictions if/when the Carrolton Gauge reaches 12 feet. SAFE NAVIGATION COMMITTEE HIGH RIVER ADVISORIES TO RIVER PILOTS 8 ft River Carrolton Gauge Below 8 feet Maximum length for General Anchorage…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 57 is becoming better organized a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands. The disturbance is expected to pass near the Leeward Islands in about 24 hours. Heavy rains…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 57 is along 54W. The system will likely remain disorganized as it tracks west-northwest through an unfavorable environment over the next couple of days. It will enhance shower and thunderstorm…
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The LMR at MM 167.0 – 168.0 IVO of the Sunshine Bridge is now open to vessel traffic.
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The LMR will be closed to all vessel traffic today from 1400 to 1700 local, at MM 167.0 to 168.0 IVO the Sunshine Bridge.The closure is needed to facilitate emergency repairs on the bridge.
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 57 has been recognized along 48W. It is moving westward near 10 mph. Conditions are currently quite hostile for development. Therefore, the system is not likely to become any better…
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The LMR will be closed from MM167-MM168 AHP from 1400 local to 1700 local for repair work on the Sunshine Bridge. See the attached MSIB for official documentation. Waterway Status – Sunshine Bridge Closure MM 167 – 168 AHP LMR…
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The Big River Coalition was contacted by several members concerning the ongoing revetment operations at Allendale (Mile 239.2 Above Head of Passes on the right descending bank). The work at Allendale was originally scheduled to be completed today. The following…
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LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting held Wednesday, November 7, 2018 and the corresponding agenda are attached. Please review the attachments for complete details. The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) holds monthly meetings to discuss…
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Algiers Point is open to navigation. Time of closure: 0030 local Time reopened: 0900 local
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LMR is open to navigation with the following notices: 1. Algiers Point is closed as of 0030 local. 2. The main navigation channel of the Sunshine Bridge is open. The alternate (west bank) span is closed to all traffic. Vessels…
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Due to low visibility, Algiers Point is closed to navigation as of 12:30am.
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Algiers Point is open to navigation. Time of closure: 1245 local Time reopened: 0900 local
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Due to low visibility, Algiers Point is closed to navigation as of 12:45am.
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Algiers Point has reopened to navigation. Time of Closure: 0408 local Time Reopened: 0830 local
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Due to low visibility, the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is closed to all traffic as of 4:08am.
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