LNM01-2E920B
Received: 7 Oct 2026, 00:00Updated: 4 Nov 2026, 18:11
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HUDSON RIVER
General / Bridges
Construction and demolition of the Livingston Avenue Railroad Bridge over the Hudson River at mile 146.2 between Albany and Rensselaer commenced on 18 August 2025. Work hours are Monday through Saturday between 6a.m. and 6 p.m. through December 31, 2026. There will be a safety boat operating IVO the bridge. As part of the tower construction for the bridge, there will be a full channel closure in the Regulated Navigation Area at the construction site from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026. From December 14, 2026 through the end of January 2027, barge placement for construction of the tower will reduce the width of the east navigation channel at the bridge to 84.4 feet. Mariners requiring full horizontal clearance in this channel should call 347 924-5635 24-hours in advance of their transit to coordinate barge movement. For construction details please contact Jack Phillips at 347 924-5635 or via marine radio VHF-FM 13/16. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area.
Position 42-39.30N 073-44.43W
USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026