Ohio River: Notice to Mariners LNM 16-22

By Aimee Andres | April 24, 2022

NOTICE TO MARINERS
Ohio River 

LNM 16-22 

 

SECTION VII – GENERAL

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

 

OHIO RIVER

MILE 31.7 - MILE 44.5 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY – UPDATE

High water/flow conditions have lessened.  The COTP Pittsburgh Safety Advisory for Montgomery L/D, in the vicinity of Mile 31.7, has been cancelled.

MILE 720.7 - L/D INTERMITTENT CLOSURES – UPDATE

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM is USACE Louisville District Notice to Navigation Interests 2022-009, regarding temporary closures at the Cannelton L/D, in the vicinity of Mile 720.7.

MILE 939.9 - CHANNEL CONDITION

Due to the rising river elevations, the navigation lane over the bear traps and fixed weir, on the LDB, in the vicinity of Mile 939.9, will remain open until the Paducah Gauge is at or below 26.0 feet.  The navigation lane will be marked with electronic buoys (AIS aids to navigation).  Mariners are urged to review all applicable USACE Navigation Notices and charts, prior to transiting, and exercise caution in the area.

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