LNM05-F94BE2
ArchivedReceived: 7 Oct 2026, 00:00Archived: 1 Nov 2026, 14:53Updated: 1 Nov 2026, 14:54
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NEW RIVER - NEW RIVER CAPE FEAR RIVER
General / Bridges / Temp Deviation
Location: 34-13.10N 077-48.76W Bridge Name: 74 State Route Bridge Mariners are advised that the S.R. 74 (Wrightsville Beach) and the Isabel S. Holmes Bridges have requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations to accommodate the free movement of pedestrians and vehicles during the 2026 PPD IRONMAN Triathlon. Under this temporary deviation, the S.R. 74 (Wrightsville Beach) Bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from 4:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on October 17, 2026, and Isabel S. Holmes Bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on October 17, 2026. The bridges are double bascule bridges and have vertical clearances in the closed position of 20 feet and 40 feet, respectively, above mean high water. Vessels able to pass through the bridges in the closed-to-navigation position may do so at anytime. The bridges will be able to open for emergencies, if at least 15 minutes notice is given. Mariners should approach the drawbridge with caution. MSI #53842
Valid 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-18.
USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 41/2026