Old River Lock (Update)

By Tessa Andres | March 20, 2023

Notice Number: 23-28
Date: Through March 24th, 2023

Reference Navigation Bulletin No. 23-22, dated 1 March 2023, stating that 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) during daylight hours, between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., at Old River Lock.

MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT THE DELAYS TO NAVIGATION (UP TO 12 HOURS) DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, BETWEEN 6:30 A.M. AND 6:30 P.M., HAVE BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH 24 MARCH 2023.

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.

//signed//

MICHELLE C. DAIGLE
Chief, Technical Support Branch
Operations Division

Posted in Navigation Notices: Gulf and Intracoastal Waterways