MSIB Vol XX Issue 079 Morley Bridge Planned Repair

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Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Port Allen – Morgan City Alternate Route Mile Marker (MM) 56: Morley Railroad Bridge Planned Repairs

 

Mariners are advised that the Morley Railroad bridge, located at MM 56 of the Port Allen – Morgan City Alternate Route, will be undergoing planned repairs, including high voltage work on July 15, 2020 starting at 0800 local time for approximately 5 hours. During this time, the bridge will be closed to all marine traffic.

 

Mariners should expect delays or seek alternate routes.

 

For further information, contact:

 

Site supervisor, Henry Hidalgo (225)202-2534, or Carlos Mendoza (209)663-5406

Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River: (504)-365-2230

Coast Guard Sector Command Center New Orleans (24 hours): (504) 365-2200

Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge Waterways Management: (225) 298-5400 ext 230

 

 

CAPTAIN W. E. WATSON

Captain of the Port New Orleans

 

For a current list of MSIBs within the COTP New Orleans Zone visit: https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/new-orleans under “Safety Notifications”