MSIB XXV Issue 066 Notice of Krotz Springs Railroad Bridge Deviations

Notice of Krotz Springs Railroad Bridge Deviations: Scheduled Closures and Operations for 2025 and 2026

1. U. S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans has issued a notice of deviation from the Krotz Springs Railroad Bridge’s normal operations. While repairs are conducted, the Union Pacific Railroad drawbridge across the Atchafalaya River, Mile Marker 41.5, near Krotz Springs, LA will have scheduled closures and operational deviations. The repairs are scheduled from June 3, 2025 to June 29, 2026. As shown below, the western fixed spans of the bridge will remain open for vessel traffic throughout construction.

A.  Refer to the calendars and corresponding legend on pages 1 & 2 of this bulletin for the scheduled operations from September 15, 2025 to May 29, 2026.

   2. For on scene information, mariners may contact the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge at 337-566-           3713 or VHF CH. 13.

   3. NOTE: Dates subject to change.

For further information, contact the following:

Coast Guard Baton Rouge Waterways Management: (225) 298-5400 x 230

Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Waterways Management: (504) 365-2278

Coast Guard Sector Command Center New Orleans (24 hours): (504) 365-2209

 

CAPTAIN GREGORY A. CALLAGHAN

Captain of the Port, New Orleans

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