LNM08R-1FB700
Received 23 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 01 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC
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Positions open on the mapLOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Bridges / Construction
Chester Bridge; Commencing August 3, 2026, and continuing until further notice, deck removal of the existing bridge will be conducted at Chester Bridge, Mile 109.9, on the Upper Mississippi River. Catch barges will be positioned under the bridge during daylight hours to catch any falling debris. Mariners are advised to stay inside the superstructure of the vessel while transiting below the bridge. For further information, mariners may contact the M/Vs RUBY BELLE or SILAS JAMES on VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, or 16.
Position 37-54.17N 089-50.20W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 40/2026