LNM05-7671C0
Received: 19 Oct 2026, 00:00Updated: 1 Nov 2026, 14:54
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FORT MCHENRY CHANNEL - CURTIS BAY
General / Bridges / Inspection
Location: 39-12.45N 076-34.86W Bridge Name: Interstate 695 Eastbound Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of Maryland Transportation Authority, will be performing inspections on the Interstate 695 Westbound Bridge, across Curtis Creek, mile 1.0, at Baltimore, MD, and Interstate 695 Eastbound Bridge, across Curtis Creek, mile 1.0, at Baltimore, MD. The inspections will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from October 26, 2026, through December 31, 2026. A 28-foot work boat and divers will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridges. During the work hours, the work boat and divers will be located adjacent to the bridge fender system in the navigational channel of the bridges which will reduce the horizontal clearance of the bridges to approximately 170 feet of horizontal clearance. Vessels that can safely transit through the bridges during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may do so at any time. Vessels that cannot safely transit through the bridges during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may safely transit through the bridges if at least a 20-minute prior notice is given to the project foreman. Inspection personnel, equipment and vessels will relocate from the moveable spans and navigable channels, upon request. Work vessels may be reached on VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. The project foreman can be reached at (443) 807-3793 or (302) 383-8844. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. MSI #56078.
Valid 2026-10-19 to 2027-01-06.
USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 43/2026