Please see below from USCG for a temporary river closure at MM 108-111.
Waterway Status – Temporary Closure
MM 108 – 111, AHP LMR
Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, has established a VTS measure for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 108 to MM 111, Above Head of Passes (AHP). These measures are needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with a barge breakaway and a sunken barge located at approximately MM 110.
Sunday, April 27th, 2025, from 11:00 p.m. to Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., local time: All vessels are prohibited from transiting between MM 108 to MM 111.
The Coast Guard will reassess channel conditions during daylight hours on Monday, April 28th, 2025. Updates and/or changes to the waterway status will be broadcast via Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB), Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM), and/or industry-wide email.
For further information, contact the following:
Vessel Traffic Service (24 hours): (504) 365-2514, VHF-FM Ch. 1005 (05A), 12, or 67
Sector New Orleans Command Center (24 hours): (504) 365-2545
Sector New Orleans Waterways Management: (504) 365-2280 or WWMNOLA@uscg.mil
Disclaimer: For quality assurance purposes please note well that while the information contained in this website is regularly vetted for accuracy it is not intended to replace the local knowledge or expertise pertaining to port conditions of our marine operations personnel.
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