LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - ILLINOIS RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Continuing until further notice, M/V HOUSTON T., is conducting dredging operations between Miles 148.0 and 146.3, LaGrange Pool at the Mackinaw River. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The M/V HOUSTON T., will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, and requests 45-minutes advance notice of passage. 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 44/2026