NEW ORLEANS PORT ARTHUR
General / Hazards To Navigation / Hazards
GIWW - Bridge Damage/Temporary Buoy --- Reported: 2026-07-01 --- The Black Bayou Bridge at Mile 237.5, WHL, experienced an allision, causing damage to the northeast bridge fendering system. The fendering system is currently ineffective to defend against further allisions. A temporary unlighted orange buoy has been placed near the damaged fender on the east side of the bridge. Mariners should avoid the buoy and transit the bridge with extreme caution to avoid further serious damage to the bridge.
Position 30-04.97N 093-17.12W
USCG Heartland (Gulf) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026