All vessel traffic is advised that de-watering and repair operations will be conducted on the Bayou Sorrel Locks at mile marker 36.3 on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) from September 20th, 2019 continuing through approximately 19 October 2019.
The Bayou Sorrel locks will be closed during this time to all vessel traffic unless completion of the repairs occurs earlier.

The full MSIB is below.

Waterway Status – Gulf Intracoastal Waterway – Bayou Sorrel Lock Closure

MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_074__Bayou_Sorrel_Lock_Closure.pdf

All vessel traffic is advised that de-watering and repair operations will be conducted on the Bayou Sorrel Locks at mile marker 36.3 on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW)
from September 20th, 2019 continuing through approximately 19 October 2019.
The Bayou Sorrel locks will be closed during this time to all vessel traffic unless completion of the repairs occurs earlier.

The Lockmaster, Brad Blanchard, can be reached at (225) 659-2581.

The point of contact with the New Orleans District is Tim Connell at (504) 862-2360 or Anh Nguyen (504) 862-2153.

For further information, contact the following:

Coast Guard Baton Rouge Waterways Management: (225) 298-5400 X230
Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Command Center: (504) 365-2200

CAPTAIN K. M. LUTTRELL
Captain of the Port New Orleans