ALEXANDRIA CHANNEL - GEORGETOWN CHANNEL
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Boring and Core Samples
Location: 38-52.50N 077-02.40W DDOT’s Design-Build team, Skanska, will conduct geotechnical drilling near the navigation channel of the Potomac River, near mile 109.9, to support the rehabilitation of the I-395NB bridge. Work includes multiple borings conducted via a drill rig on a properly-lit spud barge adjacent to the navigation channel near the pier protection dolphins. During boring operations, the barge will remain on-station adjacent to the navigation channel 24/7. Work will take place from on or about November 16, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Temporary aids to navigation will be in place for the duration of the project and the tugboat/workboat will monitor VHF Channels 13 and 16. All marine traffic should use extreme caution when transiting through the work area. MSI #57593.
Valid 2026-11-16 to 2027-03-05.
USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026