The Lower Mississippi River is closed at MM-108 due to adrift and sinking barge. Official notice is provided below.

Due to a drifting and sinking coal barge at MM-108 AHOP, the Mississippi River is temporarily closed to all traffic, until the vessels on scene can move the barge to the bank, or the barge sinks and the river closes for a longer timeframe. For further information, contact VTS Lower Mississippi River on CH 05a, 12 or 67.

Tony Marinelli, Watch Supervisor
U.S. Coast Guard
Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River
200 Hendee Street, Suite 300
New Orleans, LA 70114
504-365-2514