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- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - CAPE FEAR RIVER General / Bridges / Temp Deviation Location: 34-13.66N 077-57.14W Bridge Name: Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Mariners are advised that the highway drawbridge – Cape Fear Memorial Bridge over Cape Fear River, mile 26.8, Wilmington, NC, and the highway drawbridge - Isabel S. Holmes Bridge, across Northeast Cape Fear River, mile 1.0, at Wilmington, NC, will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on December 5, 2026, to facilitate the 2026 Wilmington Historic Half Marathon. The bridges will be able to open for emergencies, if at least a fifteen-minute prior notice is given. Vessels able to pass through the bridges in the closed position may do so at any time. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.822 and Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.829(a), respectively. Mariners should adjust their transits accordingly and should use caution when transiting the area. MSI #52519 Valid 2026-11-21 to 2026-12-06. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CAPE MAY INLET - NEW JERSEY INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY General / Bridges / Maintenance Location: 38-59.46N 074-50.00W Bridge Name: 47 State Route Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of New Jersey Department of Transportation, will continue to be performing maintenance on the highway drawbridge 47 State Route (George Redding) Bridge, across the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJICW), Grassy Sound Channel, mile 108.9, at Wildwood, NJ. The maintenance which began in September 2026, will continue to be conducted from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday-Friday; through March 31, 2027. A 40-foot work barge and a tugboat will continue to be located in and around the vicinity of the bridge. During the work hours, the work barge will continue to be located within the entirety of the navigation channel of the bridge to provide access for structural steel repairs to the bascule span. Vessels may continue to safely transit through the bridge, if at least a one-hour prior notice is given to the project foreman. Maintenance personnel, equipment and vessels will continue to relocate from the moveable span and navigable channel, upon request. Work vessels may continue to be reached on VHF-FM channel 13 and 16. The project foreman can continue to be reached at (609) 579-8147. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. During the maintenance period, the bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position to perform structural steel repairs to the bridge bascule span. The bridge will remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, from January 4, 2027, through February 26, 2027. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies. There is no immediate alternative route for vessels unable to pass through the bridge in the closed position. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.5. Mariners should adjust their transits accordingly and should use caution when transiting the area. MSI #52664 Valid 2026-11-23 to 2027-04-09. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CAPE FEAR RIVER - NORTHEAST CAPE FEAR RIVER General / Bridges / Temp Deviation Location: 34-15.12N 077-57.05W Bridge Name: Isabel S Holmes Bridge Mariners are advised that the highway drawbridge – Cape Fear Memorial Bridge over Cape Fear River, mile 26.8, Wilmington, NC, and the highway drawbridge - Isabel S. Holmes Bridge, across Northeast Cape Fear River, mile 1.0, at Wilmington, NC, will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on December 5, 2026, to facilitate the 2026 Wilmington Historic Half Marathon. The bridges will be able to open for emergencies, if at least a fifteen-minute prior notice is given. Vessels able to pass through the bridges in the closed position may do so at any time. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.822 and Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.829(a), respectively. Mariners should adjust their transits accordingly and should use caution when transiting the area. MSI #52520. Valid 2026-11-21 to 2026-12-06. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- MANASQUAN INLET - MANASQUAN RIVER General / Bridges / Inspection Location: 40-06.71N 074-02.67W Bridge Name: Brielle Road Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of New Jersey Department of Transportation, will be performing an inspection on the Brielle Road Bridge, across Glimmer Glass (Debbie’s Creek), at mile 0.4, between Brielle, NJ and Manasquan, NJ. The inspection will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from November 16, 2026, through November 20, 2026. A pontoon boat will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridge. 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 (908) 872-4910. Mariners should use caution navigating through the area. MSI #57653. Valid 2026-11-16 to 2026-11-25. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-1D1C73SÉCURITÉBOGUE SOUND - BOGUE SOUND NEW RIVER General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Location: 34-36.98N 077-13.21W 34-36.95N 077-13.17W 34-35.49N 077-14.85W 34-35.55N 077-14.85W 34-36.98N 077-13.21W Southwind Construction Corp. will be conducting dredging operations in Brown's Inlet Crossing near Camp Lejeune in Onslow Co, NC. Dredging is expected to run 24 hours a day beginning 12 November until 20 December. The project will have submerged and floating pipelines. Mariners are requested to use extreme caution in the area and to transit at the slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. Pipeline and vessels will be visibly lit and marked pursuant to Coast Guard regulations. Submerged pipelines will be positioned parallel along the east shoreline of the AIWW then traversing southerly then easterly to the Onslow Beach Placement Area. Operations include the Dredge Wilko, work boats Danny Joe, Ann Kay and Elle Renea; they can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 13,16 & 78. The project manager is Darrell Stewart, (812) 868-7006. MSI #57853. Valid 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-23. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- GREAT BRIDGE TO ALBEMARLE SOUND General / Bridges / Modification Location: 36-43.07N 076-06.01W Bridge Name: 165 State Route Bridge North Landing Bridge at Mile Marker 20.2 on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway will open both spans once daily at 1000. Automobile traffic will be able to pass on the bridge when it is in the closed position. The following will be the full span opening schedule for the foreseeable future: Daily both spans (weekdays, excluding federal holidays): 1000 Daily north span (Virginia Beach side): every half-hour from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on demand for commercial traffic after hours that can pass with one span open. The south span (Chesapeake side) has restricted openings due to mechanical issues; the restrictions will stay in effect for the foreseeable future. The North Landing Bridge will operate at half span on its regular schedule. Most recreational vessels should be able to pass safely with a half span opening. MSI #58130. Valid 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-10. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - CAPE FEAR RIVER ATON / ATON Changes Location: 34-09.52N 077-56.66W Aid Name: Watermark Marina Daybeacon 8 LLNR: 30832.7 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-23. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- FORT MCHENRY CHANNEL - CURTIS BAY General / Bridges / Maintenance Location: 39-12.47N 076-34.83W Bridge Name: 173 State Route Eastbound Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of the United States Army Corps. of Engineers, in coordination with the City of Baltimore Department of Transportation, as the bridge owner, will be performing maintenance on the 173 State Route Westbound (Pennington Avenue) Bridge and 173 State Route Eastbound (Pennington Avenue) Bridge, across Curtis Creek, mile 0.9, at Baltimore, MD. The maintenance will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from November 18, 2026, through March 1, 2027. A 28-foot work boat and a dive team will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridge. 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. Maintenance 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 or 603-315-1894. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. MSI #58098. Valid 2026-11-09 to 2027-03-10. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - CAPE FEAR RIVER ATON / ATON Changes Location: 34-09.47N 077-56.76W Aid Name: Watermark Marina Daybeacon 1 LLNR: 30832 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-23. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- FORT MCHENRY CHANNEL - CURTIS BAY General / Bridges / Maintenance Location: 39-12.07N 076-34.57W Bridge Name: Railroad Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of the United States Army Corps. of Engineers, in coordination with the CSX Transportation, as bridge owner, will be performing maintenance on the Railroad (CSX Railroad) Bridge, across Curtis Creek, mile 1.3, at Baltimore, MD. The maintenance will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from November 18, 2026, through March 1, 2027. A 28-foot work boat and divers will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridge. During the work hours, the work boat and divers will be located adjacent to the bridge fender system in the navigational channels of the bridge which will reduce the horizontal clearance of the bridge navigational channels to approximately 120 feet of horizontal clearance. Vessels that can safely transit through the bridge during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may do so at any time. Vessels that cannot safely transit through the bridge during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may safely transit through the bridge if at least a 20-minute prior notice is given to the project foreman. Maintenance 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 or 603-315-1894. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. MSI #58101. Valid 2026-11-09 to 2027-03-10. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - CAPE FEAR RIVER ATON / ATON Changes Location: 34-09.50N 077-56.68W Aid Name: Watermark Marina Daybeacon 6 LLNR: 30832.5 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-23. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - CAPE FEAR RIVER ATON / ATON Changes Location: 34-09.49N 077-56.71W Aid Name: Watermark Marina Daybeacon 3 LLNR: 30832.2 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-23. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- FORT MCHENRY CHANNEL - CURTIS BAY General / Bridges / Maintenance Location: 39-12.48N 076-34.83W Bridge Name: 173 State Route Westbound Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of the United States Army Corps. of Engineers, in coordination with the City of Baltimore Department of Transportation, as the bridge owner, will be performing maintenance on the 173 State Route Westbound (Pennington Avenue) Bridge and 173 State Route Eastbound (Pennington Avenue) Bridge, across Curtis Creek, mile 0.9, at Baltimore, MD. The maintenance will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from November 18, 2026, through March 1, 2027. A 28-foot work boat and a dive team will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridge. 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. Maintenance 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 or 603-315-1894. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. MSI #58097. Valid 2026-11-09 to 2027-03-10. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - CAPE FEAR RIVER ATON / ATON Changes Location: 34-09.53N 077-56.67W Aid Name: Watermark Marina Daybeacon 7 LLNR: 30832.6 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-23. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - CAPE FEAR RIVER ATON / ATON Changes Location: 34-09.48N 077-56.70W Aid Name: Watermark Marina Daybeacon 4 LLNR: 30832.3 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-23. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - CAPE FEAR RIVER ATON / ATON Changes Location: 34-09.51N 077-56.69W Aid Name: Watermark Marina Daybeacon 5 LLNR: 30832.4 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-23. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- FORT MCHENRY CHANNEL - CURTIS BAY General / Bridges / Maintenance Location: 39-12.45N 076-34.86W Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of the United States Army Corps. of Engineers, in coordination with the Maryland Transportation Authority, as bridge owner, will be performing maintenance on the Interstate 695 Westbound Bridge and Interstate 695 Eastbound Bridge, across Curtis Creek, mile 1.0, at Baltimore, MD. The maintenance will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from November 18, 2026, through March 1, 2027. 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. Maintenance 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 or 603-315-1894. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. MSI #58100. Valid 2026-11-09 to 2027-03-10. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- FORT MCHENRY CHANNEL - CURTIS BAY General / Bridges / Maintenance Location: 39-12.46N 076-34.84W Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of the United States Army Corps. of Engineers, in coordination with the Maryland Transportation Authority, as bridge owner, will be performing maintenance on the Interstate 695 Westbound Bridge and Interstate 695 Eastbound Bridge, across Curtis Creek, mile 1.0, at Baltimore, MD. The maintenance will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from November 18, 2026, through March 1, 2027. 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. Maintenance 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 or 603-315-1894. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. MSI #58099. Valid 2026-11-09 to 2027-03-10. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) ATON / ATON Changes Location: 33-53.64N 078-05.11W Aid Name: Oak Island Lighted Sensor Buoy A LLNR: 812 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-23. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - CAPE FEAR RIVER ATON / ATON Changes Location: 34-09.46N 077-56.72W Aid Name: Watermark Marina Daybeacon 2 LLNR: 30832.1 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-23. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- BOGUE SOUND General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported Shoaling has been identified at the lowest depth of 5.3ft at mean low water in bogue sound, located between Bogue Sound Lighted Buoy 5A (LLNR 38813) and approximate position 34-43.299 N, 076- 46.408 W. Valid 2026-11-06 to 2028-10-06. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- UPPER CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL - STILLPOND CREEK General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported Location: 39-20.00N 076-07.99W Shoaling has been reported in Stillpond Creek between Stillpond Creeek Buoy 5 (LLNR 8819) and Stillpond Creek Buoy 4 (LLNR 8815), to a depth of 4-5 ft at mean low water. Valid 2026-11-06 to 2028-11-05. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - OREGON INLET General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported Shoaling has encroached in vicinity of the Oregon Inlet Channel. Depths of 2 ft at MLLW may be present in the area between Oregon Inlet Lighted Buoy 12 (LLNR 28028), and Oregon Inlet Lighted Buoy 18 (LLNR 28062). Mariners are urged to use caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-11-06 to 2027-05-05. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) - SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, TERRITORIAL SEA ATON / ATON Changes Location: 33-43.30N 078-01.04W Aid Name: Cape Fear Lighted Research Buoy A LLNR: 868 Action: RELOCATE Valid 2026-11-06 to 2026-11-20. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LISTON RANGE - REEDY ISLAND DIKE ATON / Advanced Notice of Change Location: 39-30.05N 075-34.13W Aid Name: Old Reedy Island Light LLNR: 2605 The Coast Guard will change Old Reedy Island Light (LLNR 2605) to all-round white light, by removing the red sector and reducing nominal range to 5nm making light Iso W 6s, 5NM. Change will take place in January or February of 2027. MSI # 57983. Valid 2026-11-06 to 2027-01-02. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LISTON RANGE - REEDY ISLAND DIKE ATON / Advanced Notice of Change Location: 39-28.98N 075-34.44W Aid Name: Reedy Island Dike Middle Light LLNR: 2565 The Coast Guard will reduce Reedy Island Dike Middle Light (LLNR 2565) nominal range from 7NM to 5NM. Change will take place in January or February of 2027. MSI # 57982. Valid 2026-11-06 to 2027-01-02. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LISTON RANGE - REEDY ISLAND DIKE ATON / Advanced Notice of Change Location: 39-28.07N 075-34.48W Aid Name: Reedy Island Dike South Warning Light LLNR: 2500 The Coast Guard will change Reedy Island Dike South Warning Light (LLNR 2500) by increasing nominal range of light from 4NM to 5NM. The change will take place in January or February of 2027. MSI # 57981. Valid 2026-11-06 to 2027-01-02. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- NEW RIVER - COURTHOUSE BAY ATON / ATON Changes Location: 34-35.05N 077-22.53W Aid Name: Courthouse Bay Lighted Buoy 4 LLNR: 29780 Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Aid Subtype Courthouse Bay Buoy 4 TO Courthouse Bay Lighted Buoy 4 Fl R 2.5s, 4NM Valid 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-19. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- DELAWARE BAY - DELAWARE BAY MAIN CHANNEL ATON / ATON Changes Location: 38-55.35N 075-06.01W Aid Name: Brown Shoal Light LLNR: 1535 Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Light System Primary Nominal Range reduced from 7 to 6 NM. Valid 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-19. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- GREAT BRIDGE TO ALBEMARLE SOUND General / Bridges / Temp Deviation Location: 36-43.26N 076-14.39W Bridge Name: 168 State Route Bridge Mariners are advised that the highway drawbridge – S168 (168 State Route/Great Bridge) across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), South Branch of the Elizabeth River to the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, mile 12.0, at Chesapeake, VA, will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position to facilitate the Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade. The bridge will remain in the closed position from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday December 5, 2026. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.997(f). Mariners should adjust their transits accordingly and should use caution when transiting the area. MSI #57690. Valid 2026-11-23 to 2026-12-31. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- GREAT BRIDGE TO ALBEMARLE SOUND General / MSIB MSIB 091-26 Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal - North Landing Bridge - Emergency Deviation *UPDATE* November 03, 2026 Mariners are advised that the highway drawbridge – 165 State Route (S165/North Landing) Bridge, across Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), North Landing River, mile 20.2, near Chesapeake, VA, will not be capable of normal operations. The South Span of the bridge is currently non-operational and remains closed to navigation. The North Span is fully operational and will open in accordance with standard regulations (33 CFR § 117.1021).With the south span closed and the north span open, the available horizontal clearance for transit is approximately 35 feet. Mariners should exercise caution when transiting the area. The bridge will be unable to open for emergencies. Mariners should plan their transits accordingly and use caution when transiting the area. The bridge operator can be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 13 or (757) 487-0831. For any questions on this notice please contact the US Coast Guard Waterways Management Division via email at [email protected]. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CAPE FEAR RIVER - CAPE FEAR RIVER LITTLE RIVER ATON / ATON Changes Location: 33-54.61N 078-22.86W Aid Name: Cape Fear River - Little River Buoy 80 LLNR: 40335 Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Aid Subtype Cape Fear River - Little River Daybeacon 80 TO Cape Fear River - Little River Buoy 80 Red nun. Valid 2026-11-04 to 2026-11-18. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR DELAWARE BAY, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - CAPE MAY INLET General / Bridges / Proposal Location: 38-57.35N 074-52.45W Bridge Name: 621 County Route Bridge All interested parties are notified that the Commander, Coast Guard East District has received a proposal from the Cape May County Bridge Commission with plans for replacement of an existing highway drawbridge across a navigable waterway of the United States. WATERWAY AND LOCATION: Middle Thorofare, New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJICW), at mile 112.2, at approximate location [38-57.35N 074-52.45W], and the Upper Thorofare, at mile 0.0, at approximate location [38-57.32N 074-52.62W] near Lower Township, Cape May County, NJ. CHARACTER OF WORK: The proposed project is to replace the Two-Mile drawbridge, located on County Route 621 (Ocean Drive), across the Middle Thorofare, NJICW, with a fixed bridge that will carry County Route 621 (Ocean Drive), across the Middle Thorofare, NJICW, and Upper Thorofare, near Lower Township, Cape May County, NJ. The purpose of the project is to address structural, geometric, carrying capacity, and operational deficiencies of the Cape May County Bridge Commission-owned bridge located across the Middle Thorofare, NJICW, on the Ocean Drive Causeway, and to provide safe, efficient, and reliable passage for all modes of transportation. The existing drawbridge across the Middle Thorofare, NJICW, has a horizontal clearance of 50.00 feet and a vertical clearance of 23.00 feet above mean high water in the closed position and unlimited vertical clearance in the open position. The replacement bridge will be a fixed bridge across Middle Thorofare, NJICW, and Upper Thorofare. The portion of the replacement bridge across the Middle Thorofare, NJICW, will provide a horizontal clearance of 80.00 feet and a vertical clearance of 80.00 feet above mean high water. The portion of the replacement bridge across Upper Thorofare, will provide a horizontal clearance of 50.00 feet and a vertical clearance of 49.73 feet above mean high water. A copy of Preliminary Public Notice D05PPN-06-2026, which describes the proposal in detail, can be obtained by calling (571) 607-6762 or by viewing at https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/public-notice-for-bridges-active (select East District). Comments will be received for the record at the address in the header or via email at ([email protected]) no later than December 4, 2026. Valid 2026-11-04 to 2026-12-05. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL - ANNAPOLIS HARBOR CHANNEL General / Autonomous Vessel Operations Scanning and surveying will be conducted in the vicinity of Annapolis Harbor Channel Buoy 14 and Annapolis Harbor Lighted Buoy 2. The project will begin 10 November to 30 June 2027 daily from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. The work will be completed utilizing one 21-ft white vessel operating one autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), towing acoustic and geophysical, or tethered remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with camera equipment. Mariners are requested to maintain a 0.25 nm distance from the site. Vessels approaching the area are requested to hail “Orcinus II” via channel 16 and then shift to channel 13 to coordinate safe passage as required. Orcinus II may require 30 minutes to facilitate recovery of ROV or AUV if deployed and to clear the site if necessary for safe passage of marine traffic. Project POC is Nelson Figeac (757) 288-0374. MSI #57683. Valid 2026-11-10 to 2027-07-07. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- MANASQUAN INLET - MANASQUAN RIVER General / Bridges / Inspection Location: 40-06.71N 074-02.67W Bridge Name: Brielle Road Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of New Jersey Department of Transportation, will be performing an inspection on the Brielle Road Bridge, across Glimmer Glass (Debbie’s Creek), at mile 0.4, between Brielle, NJ and Manasquan, NJ. The inspection will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from November 16, 2026, through November 20, 2026. A pontoon boat will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridge. 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 (908) 872-4910. Mariners should use caution navigating through the area. Valid 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-23. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-C406CASÉCURITÉALEXANDRIA 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 45/2026
- CAPE FEAR RIVER LITTLE RIVER - LOCKWOODS FOLLY RIVER ATON / ATON Changes Location: 33-55.72N 078-12.98W Aid Name: Cape Fear River - Little River Buoy 115 LLNR: 40145 Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Aid Subtype Cape Fear River - Little River Daybeacon 115 TO Cape Fear River - Little River Buoy 115 Valid 2026-11-04 to 2026-11-18. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CAPE FEAR RIVER - CAPE FEAR RIVER LITTLE RIVER ATON / ATON Changes Location: 33-54.61N 078-21.94W Aid Name: Cape Fear River - Little River Buoy 73 LLNR: 40315 Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Aid Subtype Cape Fear River - Little River Daybeacon 73 TO Cape Fear River - Little River Buoy 73 Green can. Valid 2026-11-04 to 2026-11-18. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-F4AF04SÉCURITÉSECTOR VIRGINIA, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) - SECTOR VIRGINIA, TERRITORIAL SEA General / Miscellaneous Location: 37-30.59N 075-29.96W 37-29.78N 073-59.66W 37-15.90N 073-59.66W 36-59.96N 074-14.88W 37-00.39N 075-30.37W 37-30.59N 075-29.96W HOS ROSEBUD will be conducting underwater offshore survey operations between Wachapreague Inlet and Chesapeake Bay Entrance, which will restrict their maneuverability. These operations will be conducted from 05 - 24 November 2026. Contact can be made with the HOS ROSEBUD via Marine radio, or to the POC, Richard Bradley at 360-271-9722. MSI # 55942. Valid 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-24. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-DAF8BASÉCURITÉNULL - BACK RIVER NORTHWEST BRANCH General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes Edwin A. and John O. Crandell, Inc. will be conducting Wave Attenuation Device placement operations utilizing several barges working in the vicinity to build the new structure. They will be located around Walnut Point in Back River (Essex, MD). The project will start the 2nd week in November 2026 and continue until 28 February, 2027. Crandell will be using Tug “Big C Too”, Crane Barge Digger 1, Excavator Barge and numerous other small support vessels, barges, and equipment. Tug and barge operations will be traveling in and out of Back River. Mariners are urged to use caution when transiting the area and reduce to a no-wake speed in the vicinity of the equipment for worker safety. Barges will be anchored in the areas. Edwin A. and John O. Crandell, Inc. can be contacted via phone at the office at 410-867-0200 or on cell at 410-991-2376 or VHF-FM Channel 8. MSI #57789. Valid 2026-11-08 to 2027-03-05. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-A063DDSÉCURITÉJAMES RIVER - HAMPTON RIVER General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging H&H Enterprises will be dredging at the Bluewater Yacht Boatyard off Hampton River in Sunset Creek starting at 6:30 am to 5:00 pm daily from 9 November to 28 February, 2027. Dredging will be inside the marina but will not obstruct Sunset Creek channel. They will be monitoring VHF-FM channels 13 and 16, operator may be contacted at 757-435-9667. MSI #57372. Valid 2026-11-09 to 2027-03-05. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- MANASQUAN INLET - MANASQUAN RIVER General / Bridges / Maintenance Location: 40-06.37N 074-03.00W Bridge Name: Brielle Railroad Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of New Jersey Transit, will be performing maintenance on the bridge fender system of the Brielle RR Bridge, across Manasquan River, mile 0.9, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. The work will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 9, 2026, through November 17, 2027. The crew will utilize work boats in vicinity of the bridge piers but will not be operating in the navigation channel. The project foreman can be reached at (732) 751-2073. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when transiting the area. MSI #57699. Valid 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-20. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CAPE FEAR RIVER - CAPE FEAR RIVER LITTLE RIVER ATON / ATON Changes Location: 33-52.22N 078-33.07W Aid Name: Cape Fear River - Little River Buoy 115 LLNR: 40445 Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Aid Subtype Cape Fear River - Little River Daybeacon 115 TO Cape Fear River - Little River Buoy 115 Green can. Valid 2026-11-04 to 2026-11-18. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL - PATUXENT RIVER General / Bridges / Inspection Location: 38-19.54N 076-28.35W Bridge Name: 4 State Route Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, working on behalf of the Maryland State Highway Administration, will conduct inspections on the SR 4 (Thomas Johnson) Bridge across Patuxent River, mile 4.0, at Solomons, MD. A snooper truck will be used to inspect the underside of the bridge superstructure. This work will occur from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday, November 15, 2026, to Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Inspection personnel and equipment will be in the vicinity of the navigation channel but are not expected to impede marine traffic. Work vessels may be contacted on VHF FM Channels 13 and 16. The project foreman can be reached by phone at (443) 785-2695. Mariners should exercise caution when transiting the area. MSI #57700. Valid 2026-11-15 to 2026-11-27. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- ELIZABETH RIVER - NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL ATON / Advanced Notice of Change Location: 36-55.61N 076-20.08W Aid Name: Norfolk International Terminal North Channel Lighted Buoy 2N LLNR: 9551.5 Action: RELOCATE In association with the Port of Virginia’s dredging and realignment of the Norfolk International Terminal North Channel. The Coast Guard, on or about the November 16, 2026 will relocate Lighted Buoy 2N (LLNR 9551.5) to approximate position 36 55 35.672N—76 20 09.488W. The approximate position is 75’ outside/off the new channel alignment. Dredging is tentatively scheduled to be completed by 1/31/2027. MSI: 7706 Valid 2026-11-03 to 2027-03-16. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- UPPER POTOMAC RIVER - PISCATAWAY CREEK ATON / ATON Changes Location: 38-42.06N 077-01.41W Aid Name: Piscataway Creek Warning Daybeacon C LLNR: 18550 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-03 to 2026-11-17. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- GREAT BRIDGE TO ALBEMARLE SOUND General / Bridges / Temp Deviation Location: 36-43.07N 076-06.01W Bridge Name: 165 State Route Bridge Mariners are advised that the highway drawbridge – 165 State Route (S165/North Landing) Bridge, across Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), North Landing River, mile 20.2, near Chesapeake, VA, will not be capable of normal operations for the foreseeable future. The South Span of the bridge is currently operating on a restructed schedule. The North Span is fully operational and will open in accordance with standard regulations (33 CFR § 117.1021). Both spans will open weekdays, excluding federal holidays, at 1000 to allow barge traffic through. With the south span closed and the north span open, the available horizontal clearance for transit is approximately 35 feet. Mariners should exercise caution when transiting the area. The bridge will be unable to open for emergencies. Mariners should plan their transits accordingly and use caution when transiting the area. The bridge operator can be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 13 or (757) 487-0831. For any questions on this notice please contact the US Coast Guard Waterways Management Division via email at [email protected]. MSI #57726. Valid 2026-11-03 to 2027-05-04. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- ELIZABETH RIVER - NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL ATON / Advanced Notice of Change Location: 36-55.58N 076-19.99W Aid Name: Norfolk International Terminal North Channel Buoy 4N LLNR: 9552 Action: RELOCATE In association with the Port of Virginia’s dredging and realignment of the Norfolk International Terminal North Channel. The Coast Guard, on or about the week of November 16, 2026 will relocate Buoy 4N (LLNR 9552) to approximate position 36 55 34.286N—76 20 02.132W. The approximate position is 75’ outside/off the new channel alignment. Dredging is tentatively scheduled to be completed by 1/31/2027. MSI:57707 Valid 2026-11-03 to 2027-03-15. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- POCOMOKE SOUND - POCOMOKE RIVER ATON / Advanced Notice of Change Location: 37-57.94N 075-41.51W Aid Name: Pocomoke River Channel Buoy 7 LLNR: 22540 Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Aid Subtype The Coast Guard, on December 1, 2026, will change the operational statues of Pocomoke River Bouy 7 (LLNR 22540) from maintained year-round to maintain from March 15 to December 1. This change will make all the buoys marking the Pocomoke River seasonally maintained. MSI:57723 Valid 2026-11-03 to 2027-01-01. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- PATAPSCO RIVER - PENNWOOD CHANNEL ATON / ATON Changes Location: 39-13.57N 076-27.77W Aid Name: Pennwood Range Rear Light LLNR: 20435 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-03 to 2026-11-17. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026