USCG: Lower Mississippi River Restrictions (5 Day Outlook)

By Tessa Andres | October 12, 2022

1435 L: VTS- LMR Restrictions 5 Day Outlook

The VTS New Orleans is providing a daily update of the ongoing /upcoming restrictions for review. The idea is to keep all mariners appraised of any construction, closures, potential issues and hazards that are currently being addressed on the LMR.

Wednesday, October 12

  • USACE Revetment @ White Castle (MM 193.4 RDB): No deep-draft transits during working hours. MSU will fold in at night.
  • USACE Saltwater Barrier Sill Construction @ MM 63.65 to 63.91: Slow bell between MM 63.5 to 65 AHP. One way traffic from MM 63.65 to 63.91 AHP confined to a channel 500’ wide. Check-in with Contact Pilot onboard the T/V CAPT SAM 30 minutes prior to arrival on Channel 67. Restrictions on use of Alliance Anchorage.
  • Harvey Locks: Remain closed because of reverse head conditions.

Thursday, October 13

  • USACE Revetment @ White Castle (MM 193.4 RDB): No deep-draft transits during working hours. MSU will fold in at night.
  • USACE Saltwater Barrier Sill Construction @ MM 63.65 to 63.91: Slow bell between MM 63.5 to 65 AHP. One way traffic from MM 63.65 to 63.91 AHP confined to a channel 500’ wide. Check-in with Contact Pilot onboard the T/V CAPT SAM 30 minutes prior to arrival on Channel 67. Restrictions on use of Alliance Anchorage.
  • Harvey Locks: Remain closed because of reverse head conditions.

Friday, October 14

  • USACE Revetment @ White Castle (MM 193.4 RDB): No deep-draft transits during working hours. MSU will fold in at night.
  • USACE Saltwater Barrier Sill Construction @ MM 63.65 to 63.91: Slow bell between MM 63.5 to 65 AHP. One way traffic from MM 63.65 to 63.91 AHP confined to a channel 500’ wide. Check-in with Contact Pilot onboard the T/V CAPT SAM 30 minutes prior to arrival on Channel 67. Restrictions on use of Alliance Anchorage.
  • Harvey Locks: Remain closed because of reverse head conditions.

Saturday, October 15

  • USACE Revetment @ White Castle (MM 193.4 RDB): No deep-draft transits during working hours. MSU will fold in at night.
  • USACE Saltwater Barrier Sill Construction @ MM 63.65 to 63.91: Slow bell between MM 63.5 to 65 AHP. One way traffic from MM 63.65 to 63.91 AHP confined to a channel 500’ wide. Check-in with Contact Pilot onboard the T/V CAPT SAM 30 minutes prior to arrival on Channel 67. Restrictions on use of Alliance Anchorage.
  • Harvey Locks: Remain closed because of reverse head conditions.

Sunday, October 16

  • USACE Revetment @ White Castle (MM 193.4 RDB): No deep-draft transits during working hours. MSU will fold in at night.
  • USACE Saltwater Barrier Sill Construction @ MM 63.65 to 63.91: Slow bell between MM 63.5 to 65 AHP. One way traffic from MM 63.65 to 63.91 AHP confined to a channel 500’ wide. Check-in with Contact Pilot onboard the T/V CAPT SAM 30 minutes prior to arrival on Channel 67. Restrictions on use of Alliance Anchorage.
  • Harvey Locks: Remain closed because of reverse head conditions.

Summary of planned LMR restrictions, by date:

Scheduled Dates Location Operations Type Transit Restrictions
October 11 to October 15

 

 White Castle,

193.4 RDB

 USACE Revetment No deep-draft transits during working hours. MSU will fold in at night.
October 11 to TBD MM 63.65 to 63.91 USACE Saltwater Barrier Sill One-way transits with slow bell; check-in with Contact Pilot. Restrictions on use of Alliance Anchorage.
October 16 to October 20 Kenner Bend,

111.3 LDB

 USACE Revetment One-way transits with slow bell during working hours. MSU will fold in at night.
October 17 to October 22 MM 189.5 Pipeline Removal River closed to all traffic from 1900-0700. Southbound traffic check-in with VTS at MM 205; northbound traffic check-in with VTS at MM 167.
October 26 to October 31 MM 189.5 Pipeline Removal River closed to all traffic from 1900-0700. Southbound traffic check-in with VTS at MM 205; northbound traffic check-in with VTS at MM 167.
November 4 to November 8 MM 189.5 Pipeline Removal River closed to all traffic from 1900-0700. Southbound traffic check-in with VTS at MM 205; northbound traffic check-in with VTS at MM 167.
November 16 to November 18 White Castle,

192.7 RDB

 USACE Revetment No deep-draft transits during working hours. MSU will fold in at night.
November 21 to November 26 White Castle

192.7 RDB

 USACE Revetment No deep-draft transits during working hours. MSU will fold in at night.
November 27 to December 2 Reserve,

138.7 LDB

 USACE Revetment One-way transits with slow bell during working hours. MSU will fold in at night.
December 5 to December 7 Reserve,

138.7 LDB

 USACE Revetment One-way transits with slow bell during working hours. MSU will fold in at night.
December 8 to December 16 Greenville Bend,

99.8 RDB

 USACE Revetment One-way transits with slow bell during working hours for vessels with drafts of 40 feet or greater. MSU will fold in at night.
December 19 to December 21 Greenville Bend, 99.8 RDB USACE Revetment One-way transits with slow bell during working hours for vessels with drafts of 40 feet or greater. MSU will fold in at night.

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