LNM01-595C94
Received 03 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC
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Positions open on the mapMORICHES BAY - NARROWS BAY
General / Bridges / Construction
Location: 40-44.29N 072-52.12W Bridge Name: Smith Point Bridge Suffolk County is continuing construction of the Smith Point Bridge replacement across Narrow Bay at mile point 6.1, between Mastic Beach and Smith Point, NY. The 120’ x 40’ crane barge “Tom Denis” is adjacent to the first cofferdam south of the channel. A 20’ x 50’ Poseidon sectional barge is onsite and will be moored on the southern end of the north trestle initially. 2ea 20’ x 8’ Aluminum work skiffs are onsite, moored in the marina and assisting around site during the day. The McDonough “6014” is onsite presently in the marina with a load of concrete piles. The 150’ x 60’ Hughes “Virginia” spud barge is onsite to be outfitted to start work on the north span. Vessels that will be coming to site soon: 175’ x 75’ Sterling crane barge “Stephen Owens”, 190’ x 80’ Poseidon sectional crane barge, and 110’ x 34’ flat deck barge “Overlook.” The 25’ x 14’ Clydesdale pushboat “Pushillico” will be back and forth to site as needed. The McDonough “6014” and “U814” spud barges will be rotating in and out with pile deliveries to site. The Hughes push boat “BridgeBuilder” will join as an extra push boat in the near future. All barges will be positioned outside of the navigational channel. Mariners with any questions or concerns may contact Nicholas Iaboni at (516) 551-7879. Mariners that can pass without a bridge opening may do so and are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area.
Valid 2026-09-03 to 2027-08-01.
USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026