BEVERLY CHANNEL - DANVERS RIVER
General / Bridges / Maintenance
Location: 42-32.59N 070-53.90W Bridge Name: Kernwood Ave Bridge MASSACHUSETTS – SALEM/BEVERLY- DANVERS RIVER – Kernwood Bridge Fender System Repairs Mariners are advised that SPS New England and Black Dog Divers will be conducting emergency bridge fender system repairs at the Kernwood Bridge mile 1.0 over the Danvers River. Work will commence on Tuesday October 13th, 2026. Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and continue until December 11th, 2026. Vessels requiring passage through the channel are requested to provide 15 minutes advanced notice to clear divers from the water. Mass DOT POC is Mr. Tom Gallager (978) 886-3724 and SPS/Black Dog POC is Mr. Derrick Wilson (774) 836-4441. On-scene patrol vessel will be monitoring VHF-Fm Ch 12/13. Mariners are advised to plan accordingly and proceed at slowest speed possible through the work area to minimize wake.
Valid 2026-10-13 to 2026-12-31.
USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026