SSECN first posted a Local Notice concerning this new construction in December of 2013, /?p=129841. Please note that closures of the channel are expected and will be announced in future Local Notices. The Gallants Channel – Grayden Paul Bridge (US 70 in Beaufort, NC) is off the Waterway and the work on the new bridge will only affect those southbound cruisers making use of the Gallants Channel to visit the Beaufort waterfront.

NC ‘“ INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY (NEUSE RIVER TO MYRTLE GROVE SOUND) MOREHEAD CITY HARBOR CHANNEL – BEAUFORT INLET ‘“ BEAUFORT (GALLANTS) CHANNEL
Mariners are advised that work is in progress through May 31, 2015 for the replacement of the US 70/Grayden Paul Bridge across Gallants (Beaufort) Channel, relocated between Radio Island and Michael J Field, in Carteret County, NC. When completed, the new high-level fixed bridge will have a vertical clearance of 65 feet, above mean high water, along with a horizontal clearance of 100 feet between pile bents. The construction operation will include in-water work involving pile driving, concrete placement, girder setting, and concrete deck installation with post
tensioning. Tugboats and barges will be used and will monitor channel 13 VHF, in the event that mariners need to contact the contractor. Waterway closures are being planned. We advising mariners to check for future notices on this project and use extreme caution when transiting the area. Chart 11541 LNM: 27/14

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