UPPER CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL - GUNPOWDER RIVER
General / Bridges / Inspection
Location: 39-23.21N 076-20.91W Bridge Name: Gunpowder River Railroad Mariners are advised that engineering consultants, on behalf of AMTRAK, will be performing underwater inspections of the piers, abutments, and/or fender systems, from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on the tentative schedule, from October 5, 2026, through November 6, 2026, at 2) Gunpowder RR Bridge across Gunpowder River, mile 7.0, at Chase MD. The inspection team will consist of a 3-person dive team working from a 26-foot custom dive boat. During the inspection work, the channels will be clear and will not obstruct vessel traffic. Mariners should use extreme caution when transiting the area. MSI #53839.
Valid 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-15.
USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026