LNM05-3CF590
Received 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC
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Positions open on the mapFORT MCHENRY CHANNEL - BEAR CREEK
General / Bridges / Inspection
Location: 39-14.21N 076-29.88W Bridge Name: Francis Scott Key Eastbound Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of Maryland Transportation Authority, will be performing inspections on the Francis Scott Key Westbound (I-695 Outer Loop) Bridge, across Bear Creek, mile 1.3, at Baltimore, MD, and Francis Scott Key Eastbound (I-695 Inner Loop) Bridge, across Bear Creek, mile 1.5, 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 120 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 navigable channel, 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 #56080.
Valid 2026-10-26 to 2027-01-06.
USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 43/2026