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ARKANSAS POST CANAL - ARKANSAS RIVER
General / Bridges / Construction
Mariners are advised that bridge construction falsework is located in the river at approximate Mile 291.6, downstream of James W. Trimble L/D (No. 13). These obstructions will be in place intermittently during the I-49 Bridge construction and may be submerged depending on river conditions. Although the obstructions are located outside of the navigation channel, mariners should exercise caution when transiting the area and remain aware of potential changes to navigation due to construction activities. Updates and further notices will be issued as needed. Mariners may contact Little Rock District Office at (501) 324-5739 or by email at [email protected], for further information.
Position 35-20.60N 094-16.85W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
ARKANSAS POST CANAL - ARKANSAS RIVER
General / Bridges / Construction
Continuing through November 2026, removal and construction operations are being conducted to the upstream pier protection cell located on the LDB of the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, in the vicinity of Mile 118.2. Work will be conducted from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and occasionally on Saturdays. During this time, the available horizontal navigation channel will be reduced to 298.5 feet. The M/V RAY PENSRUM will be on-site as an assist vessel and can be contacted via VHF-FM Channels 14 and 16. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution.
Position 34-44.98N 092-15.52W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
ARKANSAS POST CANAL - ARKANSAS RIVER
General / Bridges / Construction
I-49 Highway Bridge; Continuing until January 2027, bridge construction operations are being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 291.6. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Floating equipment may be present in both spans. Channel restrictions are variable and may be reduced by 70 feet during working hours. The contractor’s floating plant will be removed during non-working hours. Mariners may contact the onsite work boat via VHF-FM Channel 16, or at (918) 2312-9184, for further information. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.
Position 35-20.60N 094-16.85W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
ARKANSAS POST CANAL - ARKANSAS RIVER
General / Bridges / Public Notice
A public notice has been issued by the Commander, Coast Guard Heartland District, Western Rivers Bridge Office, regarding a proposed amendment to the existing Coast Guard Bridge Permit for construction of the U.S. 64/S.H. 100 Highway Bridge across the Arkansas Waterway at Mile 363.5, between Webbers Falls in Muskogee County and Gore in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Because the public notice period is calculated from the publication date rather than the date printed on the notice, the comment period will close on November 27, 2026. Interested parties may view the public notice at the following link: https://navcen.uscg.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/bridges/publicNotices/D08_PN932-26_U.S._64_S.H.100_HighwayBridge_ArkansasWaterway.pdf
Position 35-31.15N 095-07.58W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - CUMBERLAND RIVER
General / Autonomous Vessel Operations
Continuing until December 24, 2026, an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USVS) is conducting survey operations between Miles 89.0 and 31.0. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area and maintain a sharp lookout for USVS in the channel. Mariners may contact the Field Technician at (208) 749-9724, for additional information.
Position 36-29.47N 087-50.08W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - CUMBERLAND RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Commencing November 16, 2026 and continuing through December 31, 2026, stone placement for bank stabilization will be conducted near Mile 308.0, RDB. Operations will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily. On-scene vessels will include a spud barge, the deck barges CH 9601, CH 9602, and CH 8903, and the M/V MS. LISA. Operations will be conducted along the bank with equipment moored on the right descending bank after work hours. Vessels will monitor VHF-FM Channels 9, 13 and 16. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - CUMBERLAND RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Continuing until November 11, 2026, Garney Construction is conducting dive operations in the vicinity of Mile 193.6. Dive operations will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily. Garney Construction will have Work Tug OWNERSHIP on-scene, on the channel side of the divers, at all times. Mariners are urged to contact the Work Tug OWNERSHIP on VHF-FM Channel 13, for further information. Mariners are advised to transit the area with caution.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
EMORY
General / Bridges / Repairs, Painting, Or Fender Replacement
Harvey H. Hannah Bridge; Commencing September 5, 2026, and continuing until December 1, 2026, Mid-State Construction Co., will be conducting bridge repairs. Vertical clearance may be reduced due to a containment/work platform below the bridge deck. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., 7-days a week. Dive crews will be conducting scow repairs on Pier 1 and 2 on the weekends. A dive boat will be on-scene monitoring VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. Mariners are urged to exercise caution while transiting under the bridge.
Position 35-55.63N 084-33.10W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
TENNESSEE RIVER - HIWASSEE RIVER
General / Miscellaneous
A can buoy has been reported partially submerged in the vicinity of Mile 11.0. Mariners are urged to use caution when transiting this area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - ILLINOIS RIVER
General / Bridges / Construction
Hardin Drawbridge; Continuing through February 2027, construction work to repair or replace the bridge fender system and pile clusters will be conducted. Work will be conducted during daylight hours, Monday through Friday. Continuing until November 13, 2026, a pile-driving template will be temporarily positioned along the upstream side of the bridge to the left descending bank, encroaching up to 15 feet into the channel. The template will be lighted at night. During active work hours, the horizontal navigational clearance through the bridge span will be reduced to 200 feet and restored to normal clearance at night. Mariners are requested to contact M/V SAM B., via VHF-FM Channel 16 one-hour before arrival at the bridge to arrange passage. All vessels should exercise caution while transiting the bridge and report any unsafe conditions to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Position 39-09.62N 090-36.85W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - ILLINOIS RIVER
General / Bridges / Inspection
IL - LAKE MICHIGAN – Chicago Harbor From July 20 through October 2, 2026, between the hours of 0600 and 1800, Monday through Saturday, a 30-foot Harcon will be inspecting all highway bridges over all branches of the Chicago River. The Harcon will monitor VHF-FM Marine Channel 16 and will move with a 30-minute advance notice. [18JUN26]
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
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 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - KANAWHA RIVER
General / Bridges / Rehabilitation
Virginia Street and Quarrier Street Bridges: Continuing until December 2026, vertical clearance may be reduced by up to 3 feet due to work platforms hanging below the bridges. Mariners are urged to maintain a proper lookout and exercise caution in the area.
Position 38-21.33N 081-38.62W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - KANAWHA RIVER
General / Bridges / Rehabilitation
US 64 Bridge: Continuing until May 18, 2028, vertical clearance may be reduced by up to 2 feet due to work platforms hanging below the bridge. Mariners are urged to maintain a proper lookout and exercise caution in the area.
Position 38-21.32N 081-38.92W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - KANAWHA RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Commencing November 16, 2026, and continuing until November 20, 2026, Amherst Madison will construct a residential dock along the LDB, in the vicinity of Mile 60.2. The contractors floating plant will consist of the M/V EARL FRANKLIN and a barge mounted crane. Work will be conducted from 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., daily. During non-working hours, the contractors floating plant will be moored at the worksite and lighted accordingly. The M/V EARL FRANKLIN will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are requested to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - KANAWHA RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Commencing November 12, 2026, and continuing until November 14, 2026, Amherst Madison Inc., will conduct dredging operations in the London L/D lower approach, along the LDB, in the vicinity of Mile 82.8. The contractors floating plant will consist of the M/V BUS BROWN, a barge mounted crane and 3 material barges. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., daily. During non-working hours, the contractors floating plant will be moored outside of the channel and lighted accordingly. The M/V BUS BROWN will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. Mariners are requested 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 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - KANAWHA RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Commencing November 15, 2026, and continuing until November 18, 2026, Amherst Madison Inc., will conduct dredging operations in the Mammet L/D lower approach, along the LDB, in the vicinity of Mile 67.7. The contractor's floating plant will consist of the M/V BUS BROWN, a barge mounted crane and three material barges. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., daily. During non-working hours, the contractor's floating plant will be moored outside of the channel and lighted accordingly. The M/V BUS BROWN will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. Mariners are requested 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 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - KANAWHA RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Commencing November 18, 2026, and continuing until November 20, 2026, Amherst Madison Inc., will conduct dredging operations in the Winfield L/D lower approach, along the LDB, in the vicinity of Mile 31.1. The contractor's floating plant will consist of the M/V BUS BROWN, a barge mounted crane and three material barges. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., daily. During non-working hours, the contractor's floating plant will be moored outside of the channel and lighted accordingly. The M/V BUS BROWN will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. Mariners are requested 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 45/2026
General / Miscellaneous
Commencing January 11, 2026, London L/D will decrease hours of operations. The lock will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., 7-days a week. Mariners may contact the Lockmaster at (304) 442-8422, for further information.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - KANAWHA RIVER
General / Miscellaneous
Commencing May 7, 2026, and continuing until December 2026, Union Carbide Corporation South Charleston Facility will deploy a 75-foot by 50-foot sorbent boom alongside Blaine Island’s south bank, in the vicinity of Mile 55.3. The boom will be in place 24-hours a day, 7-days a week and lighted accordingly. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
TENNESSEE RIVER - LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER
General / Miscellaneous
A can buoy has been reported sinking in the vicinity of Mile 14.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
NEW ORLEANS TO BATON ROUGE - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Bridges / Closure (Scheduled Or Emergency)
Vicksburg (I-20) Bridge: The second alternate span, closest to the RDB, is closed due to low water. Mariners should transit the bridge using the main span or first alternate span. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
Position 32-18.85N 090-54.38W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
NEW ORLEANS TO BATON ROUGE - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Shoaling has been reported 200 feet inside the buoy line, in the vicinity of Mile 693.7. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
NEW ORLEANS TO BATON ROUGE - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 437.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
NEW ORLEANS TO BATON ROUGE - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 756.7, along the sailing line. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
NEW ORLEANS TO BATON ROUGE - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 647.7, along the green buoy line. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
NEW ORLEANS TO BATON ROUGE - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 612.2, near the corner buoy. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
NEW ORLEANS TO BATON ROUGE - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 757.7, along the sailing line. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
NEW ORLEANS TO BATON ROUGE - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Commencing July 1, 2026, and continuing until April 1, 2027, the Dredge M. GARRISON will be conducting dredging operations at Fullen Dock, along the LDB, in the vicinity of Mile 740.0. Work will be conducted 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., 7-days a week. The Dredge M. GARRISON will monitor VHF-FM Channel 7. Mariners are urged transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
NEW ORLEANS TO BATON ROUGE - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Commencing November 11, 2026, and continuing through November 13, 2026, M/V HARRISON, WILLIAM JAMES, MARY WEBFER and MISSISSIPPI V., are conducting revetment operations in the vicinity of Mile 933.0. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., daily. The river will be closed to southbound traffic during working hours. Northbound traffic is restricted to no more than 3 wide and 15 barges total. Mariners are requested to contact the M/V HARRISON, WILLIAM JAMES, MARY WEBFER and MISSISSIPPI V., via VHF-FM Channel 67 or 82 for passing arrangements or to be placed in the queue. Mariners are requested to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to reduce their wake, with as wide of berth is safe and proceed with caution. 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 45/2026
NEW ORLEANS TO BATON ROUGE - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / MSIB
The U.S. Coast Guard COTP Lower Mississippi River has issued a low water Safety Advisory between approximate Miles 869.0 and 303.0. The USACE maintained depths and widths, may not be attainable on all buoy lines. It is recommended that mariners monitor all gauge readings for safe navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard COTP Lower Mississippi River, with the concurrence of the Lower Mississippi River Committee, recommends the following limits for tows: Southbound tows between Miles 869.0 and 585.0 Drafts no greater than 11.6 feet. Barges to be configured no more than 7 wide. Southbound tows between Miles 585.0 and 303.0 Drafts no greater than 12.6 feet. Barges to be configured no more than 7 wide. Northbound tows between Miles 869.0 and 303.0 Drafts no greater than 10.6 feet. Barges to be configured no more than 6 wide total, and loaded barges no more than 4 wide. Barges to be configured no more than 7 long. Barges currently in the system with drafts greater than the advised depths should be placed as near to the center of the tow as possible. Mariners are requested to contact U.S. Coast Guard Western Rivers Command Center via VHF-FM Channel 16 or at (866) 777-2784, to report areas of shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Position 36-20.10N 089-32.98W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - MISSOURI RIVER
General / Bridges / Repairs, Painting, Or Fender Replacement
Discovery Bridge; Continuing through December 31, 2027, the vertical clearance will be reduced by 3 feet by the installed safespan. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution.
Position 38-47.90N 090-28.02W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - MONONGAHELA RIVER
General / Bridges / Construction
Try Street Railroad Bridge; Continuing until November 23, 2026, the channel will be reduced by 35 feet due to a work barge positioned alongside the left descending pier. Divers may be in the water. The construction crew may be contacted via VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16, or at (716) 392-7737, and requests 1-hour advance notice of passage. Mariners are requested to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.
Position 40-26.00N 079-59.87W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - MONONGAHELA RIVER
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Shoaling has been reported on the left descending bank at Mile 29.7 near Mingo Creek. Sediment accumulation may impact channel depths in this area. Mariners are urged to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - MONONGAHELA RIVER
General / MSIB
The U. S. Coast Guard COTP Pittsburgh has issued the following Safety Advisory due to inaccurate gauge readings on the Monongahela River. The lower gauge on John P. Murtha L/D, at Mile 42.0, has inaccurate readings and is in the process of being updated. Mariners are urged to exercise caution when transiting this area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Bridges / Maintenance
I-24 Bridge: A scaffold deck system has been installed and will hang 8 feet below low steel. Mariners are advised to transit the bridge with caution.
Position 37-08.07N 088-41.22W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Bridges / Construction
Brent Spence Highway Bridge; Continuing until further notice, construction operations will be held on the new Brent Spence Companion Bridge, in the vicinity of Mile 471.2. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Construction will reduce the horizontal clearance of the existing Brent Spence Highway Bridge to 700 feet. The bridge’s red channel lights will be moved 50 feet towards the center of the bridge on each side and will remain in that position for the duration of construction. The M/V KAITLYN MARIE will be on sight and will be monitoring VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16, and requests 60-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are encouraged to transit the area with caution, remain alert to construction vessel traffic and equipment in the vicinity and report any unsafe conditions to the US Coast Guard.
Position 39-05.48N 084-31.35W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Bridges / Lighting and Other Signals
Parkersburg- Belpre Highway Bridge; The bridge navigation lights have been reported extinguished. Mariners are advised to transit the area with caution at night and during periods of reduced visibility.
Position 39-16.25N 081-33.97W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Bridges / Lighting and Other Signals
Hi Carpenter Memorial Bridge; The downstream green navigation lights and the left descending bank red navigation lights have been reported extinguished. Mariners are advised to transit the bridge with caution.
Position 39-23.28N 081-12.87W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Bridges / Temp Deviation
Wellsburg Highway Bridge; A wire has been reported to be hanging below the bridge deck on the downbound side and close to the bridge’s green light. Vertical clearance may be reduced. Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and proceed with caution.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 941.5. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Shoaling has been reported along the red buoy line, in the vicinity of Mile 792.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 84.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / LAA / RNA / Temporary Regulated Navigation Zone
The navigation channel width has been reduced to 470 feet, between approximate Miles 921.5 and 920.0. Mariners are advised to implement a one-way traffic pattern. Southbound traffic is restricted to 5 barges wide. Northbound tows should be no more than 6 barges wide. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution and report any areas of shoaling or groundings to the U.S. Coast Guard Ohio Valley Command Center, at (800) 253-7465.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Commencing July 20, 2026, and continuing until December 15, 2026, Expand Water Resources Company LLC., will be installing 2 piles and attaching water withdrawals and pumps to them, along LDB, in the vicinity of Mile 78.8. High visibility buoys will be secured at the withdrawal locations. Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and proceed with caution.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Commencing July 8, 2026, and continuing until December 15, 2026, Expand Water Resources LLC., will be installing pilings for a permanent dock along the LDB, in the vicinity of Mile 97.1. One barge and crane will be on-scene to set the pilings. Mariners may contact Randy Work at (724) 494-5889, for further information. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Continuing until March 31, 2027, Underwater Construction Corporation, dredging and mooring cell repairs are being conducted along the RDB, at the AEP Rockport Power Plant, in the vicinity of Mile 744.8. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., 7-days a week. The contractors floating plant will consist of one crane barge and one material barge. Mariners are requested to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Commencing August 24, 2026, and continuing until January 6, 2027, the Main Chamber at the Captain Anthony Meldahl L/D will be closed for repairs. During this closure, the Auxiliary Chamber will remain open and available to pass traffic. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions issued by the lockmaster. Mariners may contact the Lockmaster via VHF-FM Channel 13, or at (513) 876-2921, for further information.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Continuing until further notice, the Markland L/D Auxiliary Lock will be closed for repairs. The Main Chamber will remain open for lockage. Mariners should take all directions from the Markland L/D operators for current lockage procedures.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Commencing November 10, 2026, and continuing until November 13, 2026, Foertsch Marine Services LLC., will be conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 779.0. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor’s floating plant will consist of the M/V LYLA ELIZABETH, one crane barge and one clamshell dredge barge. The M/V LYLA ELIZABETH 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.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Miscellaneous
Multiple buoys have been reported missing at the upriver and downriver ends of Babbs Island, in the vicinity of Mile 42.0. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Miscellaneous
A can buoy has been reported off station in the vicinity of Mile 497.0. Mariners are advised to transit the area with caution.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER
General / Miscellaneous
The Floating Dock and Lights associated with (LLNR-27622) Transmontaigne Dock Lights have been temporarily discontinued to facilitate dredging operations. Mariners are urged to transit this area with caution.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - TENNESSEE RIVER
General / Bridges / Maintenance
I-65 Highway Bridge; Due to maintenance work, vertical clearance may be reduced by 2 feet. Mariners are urged to exercise caution while transiting the bridge.
Position 34-34.80N 086-54.42W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
OHIO RIVER - TENNESSEE RIVER
General / Miscellaneous
A nun buoy has been reported with graffiti on the buoy making it unrecognizable, in the vicinity of Mile 650.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Bridges / Maintenance
Dubuque Bridge: Continuing until further notice, bridge maintenance will be conducted on the Dubuque Bridge. Vertical clearance may be reduced by 62 feet above normal pool, due to a containment/work platform below the bridge deck. Mariners are urged to exercise caution while transiting under the bridge. Mariners may contact Jasper Construction via VHF-FM Channel 16, or at (563) 920-9830, for further information.
Position 42-29.50N 090-39.23W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Bridges / Repairs, Painting, Or Fender Replacement
I-57 Bridge: Commencing June 29, 2026 and continuing through November 30, 2026, bridge cleaning and painting operations will take place on the I-57 Bridge, Mile 7.5. Daily work will occur Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rigging and containment under the bridge will reduce the vertical clearance by 3 feet. Mariners should transit the bridge with caution and immediately report any unsafe conditions to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Position 37-01.47N 089-12.65W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Bridges / Construction
Chester Bridge; Due to on-going bridge demolition of the existing bridge, the horizontal channel is reduced by 80 feet from the right descending pier. Mariners are advised to contact the M/V ANDREA or RUBY BELLE via VHF-FM channels 13, 14 and 16 for further information.
Position 37-54.17N 089-50.20W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Bridges / Lighting and Other Signals
Cairo Bridge; The bridge’s navigation lights have been reported extinguished. Mariners are advised to transit the bridge with extreme caution.
Position 36-58.73N 089-08.87W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 417.9. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Mid-channel shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 486.5. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Continuing until further notice, the support vessel M/V WELLS and the Dredge WADE will be conducting dredging operations between approximate Miles 741.6 and 741.0. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The support vessel M/V WELLS and the Dredge WADE will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 81 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 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes
Continuing until December 4, 2026, the M/V LAURA K., will be installing concrete mats and riprap over a pipeline in the vicinity of Mile 500.5. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The work extends about 600 ft from the left descending bank, into the navigation channel and across the sailing line. Work barges will occupy the left descending side of the channel during work hours. Commercial divers will be in the water daily. We are asking vessels to pass on the right descending (Iowa) side after passing arrangements have been made. The M/V LAURA K., will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. After work hours, the boat and all barges will be removed from the navigation channel and moored along the left descending bank, outside the channel, and will be lighted appropriately. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Continuing until further notice, the M/V ANGELA K., is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 702.2. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The M/V ANGELA K., will monitor VHF-FM Channel 12 or 13 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 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge GOETZ will be conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 269.9. Operations will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. A channel closure will be in effect at times to facilitate expedient dredging at this location. The closure will consist of an alternating schedule of 8-hrs closed, 4-hrs open starting with a closure at 12:00 p.m. October 30, 2026, continuing through October 31, 2026. The attendant plant will include tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material will be pumped through a pontoon pipeline or self-floating pipeline, which may cross the channel and will be placed outside of the navigation channel. Mariners should coordinate passing arrangements with the Dredge GOETZ on VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 or 82. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
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 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Continuing until further notice, Melvin Price L/D Auxiliary Chamber, in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, will be closed for maintenance dredging. During this closure, the Main Chamber will remain open and available to pass traffic. Dredge GOETZ will be on-scene monitoring VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions issued by the lockmaster.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Continuing until further notice, the Dredge GOETZ will be conducting dredging operations between approximate Miles 504.0 and 502.0. Operations will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Dredge GOETZ and the attendant plant include tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material will be pumped through a pontoon pipeline, which may be crossing the channel, and is placed outside of the navigation channel. Mariners should be on the lookout for tender boats, barges, small survey boats, and pontoon pipeline when transiting the dredge area. Dredge GOETZ will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13, 16 and 82, and requests 45-minute advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / MSIB
Mariners are advised to stay clear of the quoin on miter gate #4 on the upstream end of the I-Wall at L/D Nr. 3, in the vicinity of Mile 796.9. There is potential to contact exposed steel in the area. All tows transitioning the lock should avoid landing or rubbing on the portion of the I-Wall. Mariners may contact L/D Nr. 3 via VHF-FM Channel 14, or at (651) 290-5062, for additional information.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
AIDS TO NAVIGATION DISCREPANCIES
328 aids reported with a discrepancy.
NAME | LLNR | STATUS | AID TYPE
Milligan Bend Light | 990 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Webber Falls Jetty Light | 1010 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Bluff View Light | 1020 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Hisaw Bottom Light | 1055 | LT EXT | FD
Sandtown Bottom Light | 1077 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Black Rock Daybeacon | 1200 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Gans Light | 1205 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Onion Creek Daybeacon | 1220 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
Non Lateral Mark 328.5 | 1223 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
Tucker Lake Light | 1225 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Mcnabb Bottom Daybeacon | 1230 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Deadman Slough Light | 1240 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Wilsons Rock Light | 1255 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
Peno Point Daybeacon | 1265 | DAYMK DMGD | FD
Fort Smith Light | 1305 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Garrison Creek Daybeacon | 1315 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Crawford County Daybeacon | 1360 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Jeffrey Light | 1365 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Fort Chaffee Light | 1390 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Haroldton Light | 1395 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
New Haroldton Light | 1400 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Gun Club Lake Daybeacon | 1420 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Big Creek Daybeacon | 1427 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Clear Creek Light | 1435 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Crooked Slough Light | 1445 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Mulberry River Daybeacon | 1455 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Roseville Daybeacon | 1515 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Alix Bottom Light | 1525 | STRUCT DEST | FD
County Line Daybeacon | 1530 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Non Lateral Mark 246.3 | 1532 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Non Lateral Mark 236.3 | 1562 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Spadra Creek Light | 1605 | DAYMK IMCH/STRUCT DMGD | FD
Dublin Daybeacon | 1615 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Bunker Hill Upper Daybeacon | 1650 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Bunker Hill Lower Daybeacon | 1660 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Non Lateral Mark 201.4 | 1697 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Elberta Light | 1700 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Non Lateral Mark 197.9 | 1708 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Hola Bend Cutoff Light | 1715 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Carden Bottoms Light | 1720 | DAYMK IMCH/STRUCT DMGD | FD
Sweeden Island Light | 1735 | LT EXT/DAYMK MISSING | FD
Wilson Light | 1745 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Willow Bend Lower Daybeacon | 1770 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Louisburg Light | 1795 | DAYMK IMCH/STRUCT DMGD | FD
Non Lateral Mark 175.6 | 1798 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Ellis Island Light | 1815 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Stane Reach Upper Daybeacon | 1845 | DAYMK DMGD | FD
Stane Reach Light | 1850 | DAYMK DMGD | FD
Cadron Creek Light | 1860 | DAYMK IMCH/STRUCT DMGD | FD
Belk Corner Light | 1890 | DAYMK MISSING/STRUCT DMGD | FD
Non Lateral Mark 150.9 | 1903 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Bigelow Middle Daybeacon | 1915 | DAYMK DMGD | FD
Bigelow Lower Light | 1920 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Non Lateral Mark 138.8 | 1948 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Non Lateral Mark 137.6 | 1953 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Palarm Light | 1960 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Maumelle River Upper Daybeacon | 1975 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Burns Park Light | 2030 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Peach Orchard Bend Light | 2110 | LT IMCH/DAYMK IMCH | FD
Fourche Place Cutoff Light | 2125 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Non Lateral Mark 106.5 | 2143 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Fourche Bayou Light | 2150 | DAYMK IMCH/STRUCT DMGD | FD
Chenault Island Light | 2155 | DAYMK IMCH/STRUCT DMGD | FD
Jim Brown Island Light | 2170 | DAYMK IMCH/STRUCT DMGD | FD
Richland Bend Middle Daybeacon | 2435 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Cooper Point Light | 2465 | STRUCT DEST/HAZ NAV | FD
Kimbrough Light | 2475 | STRUCT DEST/HAZ NAV | FD
Little Bayou Meto Cutoff Light | 2480 | STRUCT DEST/HAZ NAV | FD
Little Bayou Meto Lower Daybeacon | 2485 | DAYMK DMGD | FD
Ross Ferry Light | 2570 | STRUCT DEST/HAZ NAV | FD
Dandy Dans Daybeacon | 2582 | STRUCT DEST/HAZ NAV | FD
City of Little Rock No Wake Buoy | 2013 | OFF STA | PA
Oakley Light | 2100 | LT EXT | PA
Solway Lower Daybeacon | 3017 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
DBO Straight Daybeacon | 3052 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Watkins Daybeacon | 3965 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Indian Creek Daybeacon | 3970 | VEGETATION | FD
Cotton Gin Bar Daybeacon | 4040 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Dover Daybeacon | 4220 | DBD DEST | FD
Mannings Landing Light | 4280 | Status Unreported | FD
Pryors Creek Light | 4315 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Devils Elbow Light | 4340 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Bleidt Landing Light | 4365 | STRUCT DEST/TRUB | FD
Dryden Creek Light | 4415 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Commerce Landing Light | 4425 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Metal Landing Light | 4435 | STRUCT DEST/TRUB | FD
Big Eddy Light | 4450 | STRUCT DEST/TRUB | FD
Prison Farm Landing Light | 4455 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Kuttawa Bar Light | 4500 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Money Cliff Light | 4505 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Carmack Creek Light | 4515 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Huele Light | 6305 | VEGETATION | FD
Lacon Light | 6885 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Sand Point Lower Light | 6985 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Circle Light | 6990 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
Spring Bay Daybeacon | 6995 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Blue Creek Point Lower Lighted Buoy | 7015 | MISSING | FD
Drolls Point Light | 7035 | STRUCT DEST/TRLB | FD
Frederick Light | 7585 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Twin Island Light | 7943 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Cherokee Bend Daybeacon | 8105 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Cargill Terminal Lights (2) | 7725 | LT IMCH | PA
Adm Growmark Grain Elevator Lights (2) | 7760 | LT IMCH | PA
Dam 10 Light | 8795 | LT EXT | FD
Houden Point Daybeacon | 29845 | REBUILT/REMAINS | FD
Merriwether Bend Light | 9810 | STRUCT DEST | FD
River Styx Light | 10005 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Carr Light | 10025 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Island 30 Light | 10090 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Randolph Light | 10150 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Island 35 Light | 10180 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Cedar Point Light | 10185 | REDUCED INT | FD
Cedar Point Light | 10185 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Cedar Point Lower Light | 10190 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Dean Island Light | 10195 | REDUCED INT | FD
Brandywine Chute Light | 10210 | REDUCED INT | FD
Island 40 Foot Light | 10225 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Stumpy Point Light | 10545 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Williamson Light | 10605 | LT EXT | FD
Ludlow Bar Light | 10710 | DAYMK DMGD | FD
Montgomery Point Light | 10775 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Terrene Landing Light | 10790 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Cumbyville Light | 10800 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Malone Field Light | 10810 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Riverton Middle Bar Light | 10815 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Pride Point Light | 10840 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Arkansas River Light | 10850 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Caulk Daybeacon | 10860 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Caulk Neck Light | 10865 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Catfish Point Lower Light | 10870 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Cypress Bend Light | 10885 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Chicot City Light | 10890 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Eutaw Bar Light | 10895 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Mounds Crevasse Lower Light | 10905 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Boliver Light | 10910 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Huntington Point Light | 10920 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Miller Bend Light | 10955 | STRUCT DEST | FD
La Grange Towhead Light | 10965 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Warfield Point Light | 11035 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Spanish Moss Light | 11043 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Vaucluse Bend Light | 11050 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Anconia Point Light | 11070 | STRUCT DEST | FD
American Bar Light | 11077 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Lakeport Light | 11080 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Walnut Point Light | 11085 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Stella Light | 11090 | VEGETATION | FD
Kentucky Bend Daybeacon | 11095 | VEGETATION | FD
Kentucky Bend Foot Light | 11100 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Grand Lake Light | 11115 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Sarah Island Light | 11130 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Opossum Point Lower Light | 11140 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Skipwith Bar Light | 11145 | VEGETATION | FD
Holly Ridge Light | 11155 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Louisiana Bar Light | 11165 | VEGETATION | FD
Stack Island Light | 11170 | STRUCT DEST | FD
STACK ISLAND LOWER LIGHT | 11180 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Chinaman Light | 11195 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Buckridge Light | 11455 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Barbre Daybeacon | 29780 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Torras Daybeacon | 29785 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Oak Grove Daybeacon | 29795 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Pollution Control Station Light | 9475 | LT EXT | PA
Fitzhugh Daybeacon | 17970 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Lower Blencoe Bend Daybeacon | 17975 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Wahle Daybeacon | 17985 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Little Sioux Reach Daybeacon | 18010 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Bullard Bend Daybeacon | 18025 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Peterson Cut-Off Upper Daybeacon | 18040 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Sandy Point Daybeacon | 18055 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Tysons Bend Daybeacon | 18065 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
California Cut-Off Daybeacon | 18075 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Dodds Daybeacon | 18140 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Lower Calhoun Bend Daybeacon | 18160 | DBD DEST | FD
Boyer River Daybeacon | 18170 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Pottawattamie Daybeacon | 18185 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Lower Rockport Bend Daybeacon | 18190 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
Pigeon Creek Bend Daybeacon | 18200 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Thornton Daybeacon | 18205 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Lower Pigeon Creek Bend Daybeacon | 18210 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Douglas County Daybeacon | 18215 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Florence Bend Lower Daybeacon | 18250 | DBD DEST | FD
Council Bluffs Daybeacon | 18265 | VEGETATION | FD
Council Bend Upper Daybeacon | 18270 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Carter Lake Daybeacon | 18290 | DBD DEST | FD
Omaha Bend Daybeacon | 18305 | DBD DEST | FD
Omaha Bend Lower Daybeacon | 18320 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Gibson Bend Daybeacon | 18325 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Jones Point Daybeacon | 18520 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Civil Bend Upper Daybeacon | 18530 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Nebraska Bend Daybeacon | 18580 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Nishnabotna Daybeacon | 18665 | DBD DMGD | FD
Iatan Bend Daybeacon | 19345 | DBD DMGD | FD
Weston Daybeacon | 19375 | DBD DMGD | FD
Waldrons Quarry Daybeacon | 19485 | DBD DMGD | FD
Fairfax Lower Daybeacon | 19555 | DBD DEST | FD
Airport Daybeacon | 19565 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Missouri City Daybeacon | 19775 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Clay County Daybeacon | 19790 | DBD DMGD | FD
Little Blue Upper Daybeacon | 19795 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Fishing River Bend Daybeacon | 19850 | DBD DEST | FD
Camden Bend Dike Daybeacon | 19880 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Mine Dump Daybeacon | 19910 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Berlin Bend Daybeacon | 19975 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Baltimore Bend Daybeacon | 19990 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Waverly Bend Daybeacon | 20050 | DBD DEST | FD
Kinkhorst Daybeacon | 20190 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Chariton Daybeacon | 20220 | DBD DEST | FD
Little Missouri Bend Daybeacon | 20250 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Morrison Daybeacon | 20890 | DBD DEST | FD
Rhineland Daybeacon | 20945 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Sheltons Island Daybeacon | 21075 | DBD DMGD | FD
Dundee Daybeacon | 21080 | DAYMK DMGD | FD
Hancock Bottom Daybeacon | 21155 | DBD DMGD | FD
Chesterfield Daybeacon | 21275 | DBD DMGD | FD
Cummings Landing Daybeacon | 21295 | VEGETATION | FD
Cora Daybeacon | 21430 | DBD DMGD | FD
Browning Daybeacon | 18940 | WATCHING PROPERLY | FD
Nemaha Lower Daybeacon | 18945 | WATCHING PROPERLY | FD
Maiden Bend Daybeacon | 18950 | WATCHING PROPERLY | FD
Gaither Daybeacon | 18975 | WATCHING PROPERLY | FD
Loretta Daybeacon | 18980 | WATCHING PROPERLY | FD
Mill Creek Daybeacon | 18990 | WATCHING PROPERLY | FD
Tarkio Lower Daybeacon | 19000 | REBUILT/REMAINS | FD
U.E. Callaway Intake Lights (2) | 20870 | LT EXT | PA
Pleasant View Light | 24490 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Forked Run Daybeacon | 24565 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Sciotoville Light | 25355 | LT EXT | FD
Dayton Bar Light | 25895 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Virginia Bennett Light | 26007 | VEGETATION | FD
Sunken Barge Lighted Buoy WR | 26047 | OFF STATION | FD
Aurora Bend Light | 26275 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
Twelve Mile Island Upper Light | 26620 | LT EXT | FD
Twelve Mile Island Light | 26625 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
Mussel Shoal Light | 27235 | DBD DEST | FD
Watson Landing Light | 27515 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Water Works Light | 27540 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
Graham Varble Light | 27855 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Bens Run Light | 24005 | LT EXT | PA
Ohio Power Coal Dock Light | 24580 | LT EXT | PA
Transmontaige Dock Lights (2) | 26833 | LT EXT | PA
Dupont Chemical Lights (2) | 26860 | LT EXT | PA
Transmontaigne Dock Lights (4) | 27590 | LT EXT | PA
Westdale Middle Daybeacon | 29231.34 | STRUCT DEST/TRUB | FD
Smith Island Lower Daybeacon | 29241.25 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Socot Middle Daybeacon | 29241.53 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Delodges Bluff Middle Daybeacon | 29267 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Deloges Middle Daybeacon | 29272 | DAYMK IMCH | FD
Turkey Bayou Lower Daybeacon | 29311 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Cotton Lower Daybeacon | 29327 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Hog Lake Daybeacon | 29467 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Dry Cypress Daybeacon | 29665 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Bayou Cocodrie Upper Daybeacon | 29690 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Bayou Cocodrie Daybeacon | 29695 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Grassy Lake Daybeacon | 29710 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Alligator Bayou Daybeacon | 29725 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Timber Lake Daybeacon | 29750 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Naples Daybeacon | 29755 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Bear Industries Barge Dock Lights (4) | 11943 | LT EXT | PA
Washita Point Light | 9150 | LT EXT | FD
Preston Peninsula Light | 9185 | REDUCED INT | FD
Lanter Light | 30325 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Guntersville Lower Light | 31600 | DAYMK DMGD | FD
Beach Creek Island Light | 32265 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Capt Paul Striegel Light | 32310 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
Brodies Landing Light | 32335 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Crooked Creek Light | 32350 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Ledbetters Light | 32355 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
Dixie Light | 32420 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
Sales Light | 32445 | STRUCT DEST/TRUB | FD
Reynoldsburg Island Light | 32460 | STRUCT DEST/TRUB | FD
Shirley Light | 32465 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Hurricane Creek Light | 32510 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Standing Rock Upper Light | 32530 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Fort Henry Light | 32570 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Blood River Light | 32595 | STRUCT DEST/TRUB | FD
Newburg Light | 32605 | STRUCT DEST | FD
W. L. Berry Light | 32825 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Cityview at Riverwalk Dock Light | 29997 | LT EXT | PA
Mongo Chute Daybeacon | 31125 | DISCONTINUED | FD
Long Hollow Branch Daybeacon | 31355 | DISCONTINUED | FD
Honeycomb Light | 31615 | DISCONTINUED | FD
Hobbs Light | 31635 | DISCONTINUED | FD
Lenox Springs Daybeacon | 31650 | DISCONTINUED | FD
Indian Creek Daybeacon | 31660 | DISCONTINUED | FD
Twenty-One Mile Light | 32710 | DISCONTINUED | FD
Chottes Creek Light | 32715 | DISCONTINUED | FD
Haddock Ferry Light | 32750 | DISCONTINUED | FD
Big Chain Light | 32765 | DISCONTINUED | FD
Mud Creek Light | 32780 | DISCONTINUED | FD
Lock 5A Light | 13165 | STRUCT MISSING | FD
Mount Trempealeau Light | 13260 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Warners Landing Light | 13525 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Warners Landing Light | 13525 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Maquoketa Island Light | 14105 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Nine-Mile Island Light | 14230 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Stone Slough Light | 14260 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Fever River Light | 14275 | STRUCT DEST/TRUB | FD
Pulaski Light | 14295 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Harrington Landing Light | 14330 | DBD DEST | FD
Island 254 Daybeacon | 14335 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Arnold Light | 14380 | LT EXT | FD
Arnold Towhead Light | 14385 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Sabula Light | 14430 | DBD DEST | FD
Sabula Lower Light | 14445 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Smith Bay Light | 14460 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Elk River Light | 14475 | DAYMK DMGD | FD
Pomme De Terre Light | 14480 | DBD DEST | FD
Camanche Light | 14580 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Adams Island Light | 14610 | DBD DEST | FD
Credit Island Towhead Daybeacon | 14830 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Horse Island Upper Light | 14855 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Andalusia Island Light | 14960 | STRUCT DEST/TRUB | FD
Keithsburg Railroad Drawbridge Upper Caisson Light | 15180 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Keithsburg Island Light | 15210 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Drew Chute Foot Light | 15305 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Kemps Landing Light | 15355 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Crandon Steering Light | 15420 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Waggoner PT Lighted Buoy | 15475 | MISSING | FD
Sny River Light | 15785 | DBD DEST | FD
Mulheron Field Light | 16010 | DAYMK MISSING | FD
Hastings Landing Daybeacon | 16110 | STRUCT DMGD | FD
Ste. Genevieve Island Light | 16910 | STRUCT DEST | FD
Pepin Light | 12810 | RELIGHTED | FD
Hall Towing Light | 15425 | STRUCT DEST | PA
Hannibal Intake Light | 15822 | LT EXT | PA
Commodore Meyer Light | 16215 | LT EXT/STRUCT DEST | PA
Union Electric Coal Dock Lights (2) | 16430 | LT EXT | PA
Consolidation Coal Dock Lights (3) | 16890 | LT EXT | PA
Abbreviations: DAYMK DMGD daymark damaged; DAYMK MISSING daymark missing; DBD DMGD dayboard damaged; HAZ NAV hazard to navigation; LT EXT light extinguished; LT IMCH light improper characteristic; MISSING missing; OFF STA off station; OFF STATION off station; RELIGHTED relighted; STRUCT DEST structure destroyed; STRUCT DMGD structure damaged; STRUCT MISSING structure missing; TRLB temporarily replaced by lighted buoy; TRUB temporarily replaced by unlighted buoy; WATCHING PROPERLY watching properly (corrected). FD federal aid, PA private aid.
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
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