Temporary Waterway Transit Closure between MM 9.0 – MM 10.3 AHP LMR Update

UPDATE: The Temporary Waterway Transit Closure between MM 9.0 – MM 10.3 AHP LMR has been lifted, and the river is now open to one way traffic on the right descending bank without draft restriction. All vessels are reminded to speak to the contact pilot onboard the tug ELDA A on VHF Ch 67 for further information concerning passage in this area.

(Back-up Date) June 15, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time: all vessels are prohibited from transiting between MM 9.0 and MM 10.3 AHP.

This closure does not restrict vessel traffic entering/exiting the LMR at MM 10.4 AHP (The Jump).

For additional information, contact:

Sector New Orleans Waterways Management: (504) 365-2280, SecNOLA-WPM@uscg.mil

Sector New Orleans Command Center (24 hour): (504) 365-2200

Vessel Traffic Center (24 Hour): (504) 365-2514 or VHF-FM channels 5A, 12 or 67

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Supervisor, VTS New Orleans
504-365-2514