SEC VA MSIB 358-21 - Elizabeth River - Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge - Bridge Deviation Proposal - Request for Comment

MSIB 358-21

September 22, 2021

 

Elizabeth River - Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge - Bridge Deviation - Request for Comment

 

The Coast Guard has received a request on behalf of Norfolk Southern Railroad for temporary deviation on the Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge, mile 5.8, in Chesapeake, VA.  The Coast Guard is requesting comment on the particulars of the bridge deviation proposal during a meeting facilitated by the Virginia Maritime Association scheduled for September 30, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Meeting details provided below: 

 

Virtual:

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85925301872?pwd=aml3Q2dhQ09aZk9WaHZjU2hZVzhkdz09

 

Meeting ID: 859 2530 1872

Passcode: 158697

 

Dial by your location

        +1 301 715 8592

 

Physical:

 

Virginia Maritime Association, 236 E Plume Street, Boardroom, Norfolk, VA 23510.

 

Please RSVP to jdeason@VAmaritime.com or virginiawaterways@uscg.mil seating is limited to (25).

 

Proposed closure dates/times are provided below:

 

To begin the proposed maintenance, the bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position during (4) 64 - hour closures from 12 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following proposed dates in October:

• Monday, October 4th through Wednesday, October 6th.
• Monday, October 11th through Wednesday, October 13th.
• Monday, October 18th through Wednesday, October 20th.
• Monday, October 25th through Wednesday, October 27th.

To continue the proposed maintenance, the bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position during (3) 64 - hour closures lasting from 12 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each of the following proposed dates in November:

• Monday, November 1st through Wednesday, November 3rd.
• Monday, November 8th through Wednesday, November 10th.
• Monday, November 13th through Wednesday, November 15th.

To conclude the proposed maintenance, the bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position during (2) 18 - hour closures from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the following proposed dates in November:

• Thursday, November 18, 2021
• Monday, November 29, 2021

At all other times, the bridge will operate as required by regulations. The vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position is 7 feet above mean high water. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time.

The bridge will NOT be available during closure periods.  Mariners should carefully consider transit plans outside of proposed closures and use caution when transiting the area.

This information will be published in the Fifth Coast Guard District's Local Notice to Mariners.

For any questions or concerns regarding this issue, please contact the United States Coast Guard Sector Virginia Waterways Management Division duty officer at 757-374-3408 or by email at VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil. 

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