The Lower Mississippi River at MM-108 is re-opened to all traffic. Official notice is below.

The barge adrift and sinking at MM-108 has been brought under control and is pinned to the bank at MM-104.5 AHOP LDB. It is being held in place by the T/V’s HIGMAN LEADER and CIBILO. The Mississippi River is re-opened to all traffic. All vessels are requested to pass MM-104.5 at their slowest safe speed. For further information, contact VTS Lower Mississippi River on CH-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