Notice to Navigators: Illinois River

By Dede Smith | March 24, 2022

NOTICE TO MARINERS
ILLINOIS WATERWAY

LNM 12-22

 

SECTION I - SPECIAL NOTICES

This section contains information of special concern to the Mariner.

 

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY – UPDATE

Conditions have lessened, the COTP Safety Advisory has been cancelled.

 

SECTION VII – GENERAL

This section contains information of general concern to the Mariners. Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting these areas.

 

MILE 258.9 - MILE 258.6 - DREDGE OPERATION

Continuing until further notice, the M/V LaSALLE is conducting mechanical dredging/strike removal between approximate Miles 258.9 and 258.6, RDB, Grist Island. Work is being conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., each day. The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 14 or 82 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after passing arrangements have been made.

 

MILE 232.6 - MILE 232.2 - DREDGE OPERATION

The M/V CREVE COEUR has completed dredging operations between approximate Miles 232.6 and 232.2, RDB, Delbridge Island.

 

MILE 157.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION

Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 157.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

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