LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge POTTER will be conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 170.0. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER, tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. While dredging, dredge spoils will be pumped through a pontoon line or self-floating pipeline, which may be crossing the channel and is placed outside of the navigation channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 or 82, and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026