Old River Lock Intermittent Closure & ANT Colfax Underway

1. NAVIGATION BULLETIN NO. 23-22, 1 MARCH 2023, OLD RIVER LOCK ( SEE ATTACHED)

Commencing on or about 14 March 2023 and continuing through 17 March 2023, mariners will be subject to intermittent delays to navigation ( up to 12 hours) at Old River Lock. The delays will occur during daylight hours between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The delays are necessary due to testing of the Lock Crane and Emergency Bulkhead System. The work will be performed by Lock Personnel and a U.S. Government Contractor.

The Lockmaster, Anthony T. Lindsly, can be reached at (225) 492-3333 for up to date information. The point of contact for the New Orleans District is Russell Beauvais at (225) 492-2169.

2. USCG ATON Colfax
They are planning on being underway the morning of 7March heading to Lock 1 to see what they can do with the shoal on the point. They anticipate having that area completed by 8 March . They will not be going below lock 1 but will be verifying everything in between Lock 1 and 3 to account for the recent rise as well as address some Shore aids and day boards. Please reach out if there are any questions.

BMC Robert T. Guidry, Officer in Charge
Cell: (318) 542-1435

Tows are encouraged to report any problem areas as the river falls.

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Executive Director
Red River Valley Association
P.O. Box 709
Shreveport, LA 71162

Emily Mott Cell: 318-458-7922

Rich Brontoli Cell: 318-393-6207

Fax: 318-425-0516
rrva@rrva.org