USCG: Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River- Restrictions: 5 Day Outlook

By Tessa Andres | October 28, 2022

Friday, October 28

  • Pipeline Removal Operations @ MM 189.5: River will be 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.
  • Subaqueous Stone Placement MM 11.5 to 20.1 AHP LDB
    The M/V MISS BARBARA ANN, will be placing subaqueous stone along the Left Descending Bank (LDB) of the Mississippi River from approximate Mile 11.5 to Mile 20.1 AHP. The Contractor will work 7 days a week, 10 hours a day, during daylight hours, and the plant will include a Spud Barge with hydraulic backhoe. An office barge and various material barges will be on-site, staged along the river at this location. During nighttime hours, the Contractor will be staged along the LDB out of the Channel and can be contacted on VHF Marine Channels 16 and 67.
  • Subaqueous Stone Placement M/V Mila Kate at MM 192.7 AHP RDB. They will be working 7 days a week daylight hours only, with various office, deck, hydraulic, and material barges staged at this location. All ships are requested to contact the M/V MILA KATE on VHF 7/67 or at 504-495-1478 30 min prior to arrival. Job is waiting on rocks to be delivered. 30 min arrival notice is not required until rock arrive sometime next week.
  • USACE Revetment @ Linwood (MM 70.7 LDB): Mat Laying operations with no traffic restrictions. Slow safe speed, minimal wake.
  • Harvey Locks: Remain closed because of reverse head conditions.

Saturday, October 29

  • Pipeline Removal Operations @ MM 189.5: River closure for all traffic is extended from 1900-1000. Southbound traffic check-in with VTS at MM 205; northbound traffic check-in with VTS at MM 167.
  • Subaqueous Stone Placement MM 11.5 to 20.1 AHP LDB
    The M/V MISS BARBARA ANN, will be placing subaqueous stone along the Left Descending Bank (LDB) of the Mississippi River from approximate Mile 11.5 to Mile 20.1 AHP. The Contractor will work 7 days a week, 10 hours a day, during daylight hours, and the plant will include a Spud Barge with hydraulic backhoe. An office barge and various material barges will be on-site, staged along the river at this location. During nighttime hours, the Contractor will be staged along the LDB out of the Channel and can be contacted on VHF Marine Channels 16 and 67.
  • Subaqueous Stone Placement M/V Mila Kate at MM 192.7 AHP RDB. They will be working 7 days a week daylight hours only, with various office, deck, hydraulic, and material barges staged at this location. All ships are requested to contact the M/V MILA KATE on VHF 7/67 or at 504-495-1478 30 min prior to arrival. Job is waiting on rocks to be delivered. 30 min arrival notice is not required until more rocks arrive.
  • USACE Revetment @ Linwood (MM 70.7 LDB): Mat Laying operations with no traffic restrictions. Slow safe speed, minimal wake. Should be final day, ending at 1900.
  • Harvey Locks: Remain closed because of reverse head conditions.

Sunday, October 30

  • Pipeline Removal Operations @ MM 189.5: River closure for all traffic is extended from 1900-1000. Southbound traffic check-in with VTS at MM 205; northbound traffic check-in with VTS at MM 167.
  • Subaqueous Stone Placement MM 11.5 to 20.1 AHP LDB
    The M/V MISS BARBARA ANN, will be placing subaqueous stone along the Left Descending Bank (LDB) of the Mississippi River from approximate Mile 11.5 to Mile 20.1 AHP. The Contractor will work 7 days a week, 10 hours a day, during daylight hours, and the plant will include a Spud Barge with hydraulic backhoe. An office barge and various material barges will be on-site, staged along the river at this location. During nighttime hours, the Contractor will be staged along the LDB out of the Channel and can be contacted on VHF Marine Channels 16 and 67.
  • Subaqueous Stone Placement M/V Mila Kate at MM 192.7 AHP RDB. They will be working 7 days a week daylight hours only, with various office, deck, hydraulic, and material barges staged at this location. All ships are requested to contact the M/V MILA KATE on VHF 7/67 or at 504-495-1478 30 min prior to arrival. Job is waiting on rocks to be delivered. 30 min arrival notice is not required until more rocks arrive.
  • Harvey Locks: Remain closed because of reverse head conditions.

Monday, October 31

  • Pipeline Removal Operations @ MM 189.5: River will be 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.
  • Subaqueous Stone Placement MM 11.5 to 20.1 AHP LDB
    The M/V MISS BARBARA ANN, will be placing subaqueous stone along the Left Descending Bank (LDB) of the Mississippi River from approximate Mile 11.5 to Mile 20.1 AHP. The Contractor will work 7 days a week, 10 hours a day, during daylight hours, and the plant will include a Spud Barge with hydraulic backhoe. An office barge and various material barges will be on-site, staged along the river at this location. During nighttime hours, the Contractor will be staged along the LDB out of the Channel and can be contacted on VHF Marine Channels 16 and 67.
  • Subaqueous Stone Placement M/V Mila Kate at MM 192.7 AHP RDB. They will be working 7 days a week daylight hours only, with various office, deck, hydraulic, and material barges staged at this location. All ships are requested to contact the M/V MILA KATE on VHF 7/67 or at 504-495-1478 30 min prior to arrival. Job is waiting on rocks to be delivered. 30 min arrival notice is not required until more rocks arrive.
  • Harvey Locks: Remain closed because of reverse head conditions.

Tuesday, November 1

  • Pipeline Removal Operations @ MM 189.5: No closure this date.
  • Subaqueous Stone Placement MM 11.5 to 20.1 AHP LDB
    The M/V MISS BARBARA ANN, will be placing subaqueous stone along the Left Descending Bank (LDB) of the Mississippi River from approximate Mile 11.5 to Mile 20.1 AHP. The Contractor will work 7 days a week, 10 hours a day, during daylight hours, and the plant will include a Spud Barge with hydraulic backhoe. An office barge and various material barges will be on-site, staged along the river at this location. During nighttime hours, the Contractor will be staged along the LDB out of the Channel and can be contacted on VHF Marine Channels 16 and 67.
  • Subaqueous Stone Placement M/V Mila Kate at MM 192.7 AHP RDB. They will be working 7 days a week daylight hours only, with various office, deck, hydraulic, and material barges staged at this location. All ships are requested to contact the M/V MILA KATE on VHF 7/67 or at 504-495-1478 30 min prior to arrival. Job is waiting on rocks to be delivered. 30 min arrival notice is not required until more rocks arrive.
  • Harvey Locks: Remain closed because of reverse head conditions.

 

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