The equipment, vessels and scaffolding associated with the Sunshine Bridge repairs have been removed from the Alternate (West) Channel Span. The Sunshine Bridge Alternate (West) Channel Span (Mile Marker 167.5, Right Descending Bank) is now open to navigation without restriction.…
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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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The Sunshine Bridge Main Channel span is now open to vessel traffic, with the below measures still in effect: All deep draft vessels, all line tows, and large tows (five or more barges) are restricted to one-way traffic from MM…
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The USCG MSIB regarding the LMR channel closure at the Sunshine Bridge is below. Reminder: The LMR navigation channel (main and alternate) from MM 167 to MM 168 IVO the Sunshine Bridge (MM 167.5) will be closed to all vessels…
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The Captain of the Port of New Orleans Will close all spans of the Sunshine Bridge (MM 167.5, AHOP) To all vessels, Between MM-167 and MM-168 AHOP Between 1300 and 1500 hours local time Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 24, For bridge…
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NOBRA has been notified by the USCG that the all spans of the LMR navigation channel at the Sunshine Bridge (MM 167.5, AHOP) will be closed to all navigation tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23, between 1300-1500 hours, local.The USCG is working…
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VTS LMR has established a VTS Measure on the LMR from MM 167 to MM 168, AHOP. The following provisions are in effect: Starting on October 21, 2018: All deep draft vessels, all line tows, and large tows (five or…
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From the USCG: The Sunshine Bridge alternate navigation span, MM-167.5 RDB, remains closed to all marine traffic due to structural damages. The main navigation channel span remains open to all marine traffic. For further information, contact VTS Lower Mississippi River…
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Due to T/V KRISTEN ALEXIS’ crane stuck under the Sunshine Bridge alternate (west bank) span, the alternate span is closed to all traffic. The main channel span remains open, but all vessels must pass at their slowest safe speed. The…
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