LNM05-BF65B3
Received 29 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 11 Nov 2026, 18:56 UTC
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Positions open on the mapCHESAPEAKE CHANNEL - RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER
General / Bridges / Inspection
Location: 37-37.53N 076-25.33W Bridge Name: 3 State Route Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of Virginia Department of Transportation, will be performing a bridge inspection on the 3 State Route (Robert O. Norris) Bridge, across Rappahannock River, mile 8.3, near White Stone, VA. The inspection will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from October 5, 2026, through October 30, 2026. An under-bridge inspection vehicle (snooper), a work barge and work boats will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridge. During the work hours, the snooper truck will be in the navigational channel of the bridge which will reduce the vertical clearance of the bridge to approximately 90 feet of vertical clearance, and the work barge will be in the navigational channel of the bridge and will reduce the horizontal clearance of the bridge to approximately 250 feet of horizontal clearance. Vessels that can safely transit through the bridge during periods with reduced vertical and horizontal clearances may do so at any time. Vessels that cannot safely transit through the bridge during periods with reduced vertical clearance and/or horizontal clearances may safely transit through the bridge, if at least a 30-minute prior notice is given to the project foreman. Maintenance personnel, equipment and vessels will relocate from the moveable span and navigable channel, upon request. Work vessels may be reached on VHF-FM channel 13 and 16. The project foreman can be reached at (570) 573-3441 or (301) 592-7648. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. MSI #54376.
Valid 2026-09-29 to 2026-11-06.
USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026