The message below is taken directly from the “Local Notice to Mariners” and was sent to the Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net by the US Army Corps of Engineers!

VA ‘“ ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY (AIWW) ‘“ ALBEMARLE AND CHESAPEAKE CANAL
Mariners are advised that the Coast Guard has approved a temporary deviation to restrict the operation of the Centerville Turnpike (SR170) Bridge, at AIWW mile 15.2, across the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal in Chesapeake, VA. To facilitate structural repairs to the movable span, the drawbridge will be allowed to open every two hours for vessels requiring an opening on the following schedule:
Beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010, until and including 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2010; and
Beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010, until and including 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2010.
Saturday openings at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.
Sunday openings at midnight, 2 a.m., 4 a.m., 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m.
At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.997(i). Mariners should adjust their transits accordingly and use extreme caution when transiting the area.