LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Continuing until October 2, 2026, Amherst Madison, a contractor for the USACE will be conducting debris removal from a riverbank failure in the vicinity of Mile 264.0. The contractor’s floating plant will consist of the M/V FLORENCE T., one material barge and one barge-mounted crane. Work will be conducted from 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. During non-working hours, the contractor’s floating plant will be moored at the worksite and lighted accordingly. The contractor’s floating plant will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 39/2026