Weir Degradation: Update Mile 6.5 UMR

Notice Number: 201482-6
Date: 10/31/2022 07:00 thru UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

USACE contractor, Luhr Brothers, has completed work in the Picayune Weir field, from mile 57.8 to mile 55.8 UMR.

Weir degradation work has started at the Eliza Point Weir Field at river mile 6.5 UMR today, 28 November 2022. Work will be performed daily from 0700 to 1700 hours until further notice.

The contact boat for this work is the M/V Jason Luhr. The M/V Jason Luhr can be reached on Marine Channel 13,16, 72, or phone number 573-803-7930.

No river closures are scheduled, but minor delays may occur. Transiting tows are requested to call the contact boat in advance to make passing arrangement. Southbound tows are requested to make contact, when at river mile 15 UMR, and northbound tows when at river mile 3 UMR.

FOR THE DISTRICT ENGINEER:

//signed//

Andrew C. Schimpf, P.E.
Rivers Project Manager