LNM05-CFC6D9
Received: 19 Oct 2026, 00:00Updated: 1 Nov 2026, 14:54
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ELIZABETH RIVER - ELIZABETH RIVER SOUTHERN BRANCH
General / Bridges / Inspection
Location: 36-45.49N 076-17.84W Bridge Name: Interstate 64 Westbound Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of Virginia Department of Transportation, will be performing an inspection on the Interstate 64 Westbound (High Rise) Bridge, across Elizabeth River-Southern Branch, at mile 7.1, at Chesapeake, VA. The inspection will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from October 26, 2026, through November 6, 2026. An under-bridge inspection vehicle will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridges. During the work hours, the under-bridge inspection vehicle will be located in the main navigation channel of the bridge which will reduce the vertical clearance of the bridge to approximately 55 feet. Vessels that can safely transit through the bridge during periods with a reduced vertical clearance may do so at any time. Vessels that cannot safely transit through the bridge during periods with a reduced vertical clearance may transit through the bridge, if at least a 5-minute prior notice is given to the project foreman. Inspection 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 (757) 793-1505. Mariners should use caution navigating through the area. MSI #56084.
Valid 2026-10-19 to 2026-11-11.
USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 43/2026