[EXPIRED] Important Updates on Norfolk AICW Bridges
Once again our thanks to Matt the Gilmerton Bridge Tender for these updates. The RR bridge just north of Gilmerton remains the primary point of interest for cruisers. With a closed vertical clearance of 9ft, the Norfolk and Western RR Bridge crosses the Waterway at Statute Mile 3.6, south of charted Paradise Creek.
MSIB 16/033 – This is for RR bridge #7 adjacent to the Gilmerton Bridge. Work has been completed early. J
MSIB 16/032 – This is for the Norfolk & Western RR Bridge (answers to `Old Virginia RR Bridge’ on channel 13) This is the first RR bridge north of Gilmerton Bridge at MM 3.6 on the ICWW. MSIB discusses closure of this bridge for work in June. See /157015
MSIB 16/015 was for the Centerville Bridge. The MSIB has expired and the fender work at Centerville Bridge has been completed. J
MSIB 16/030 is for the North Landing Bridge. This MSIB is still active, indicating final repairs should be complete October 1st 2016. (I sent this out on May 15th.)
I’ve pasted the first 2 MSIBs below in case anyone can’t open a word document.
Reminder ‘“ All bridges, locks and commercial vessels in this area are on marine channel 13.
V/R,
Matt ‘“ Gilmerton Bridge
Commander
United States Coast Guard
Sector Hampton Roads
4000 Coast Guard Blvd Portsmouth, VA 23703
Phone: (757) 668-5555
SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN
BULLETIN NO: 16/033 TEL: (757) 638-6637, FAX (757) 483-8641
DATE: May 26, 2016
Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge Open at Mile 5.8 on the AICW
This Bulletin serves to update and supersede MSIB 16-025, released on April 13, 2016.
Mariners are advised that maintenance on the Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge at mile 5.8 on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway has been completed early and the bridge will now be operating in accordance with the regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.997(d).
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, contact USCG Sector Hampton Roads, Waterways Management Division at (757) 668-5580 or HamptonRoadsWaterway@uscg.mil.
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Commander
United States Coast GuardSector Hampton Roads
4000 Coast Guard Blvd Portsmouth, VA 23703
Phone: (757) 668-5555
SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN
BULLETIN NO: 16/032 TEL: (757) 638-6637, FAX (757) 483-8641 DATE: May 26, 2016
Norfolk and Western Railroad Bridge V6.8 Closures (AKA ‘“ Old Virginia RR Bridge)
This Bulletin serves to update and supersede MSIB 16-031, released on May 20, 2016. All operations listed below are subject to change due to weather, unforeseen factors or operational contingencies.
Mariners are advised that Norfolk Southern Corporation will be installing a new tie deck across the vertical lift span and under the mitre joints on the fixed approach spans at the Norfolk and Western Railroad V6.8 Bridge (MM 3.6). The bridge will remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following days:
- June 6 through June 9, 2016
- June 13 through June 16,2016
- June 20 through June 23, 2016
The bridge has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 10 feet above mean high water. During this temporary deviation, the bridge will be able to open for emergencies and vessels able to safely pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so after receiving confirmation from the bridge tender. Mariners should use extreme caution when transiting the area. At all other times, the bridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.997(b). Mariners should adjust their transits accordingly.
The primary field point of contact for this operation is the bridge tender, VHF 13/16, 757-494-7371.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, contact USCG Sector Hampton Roads, Waterways Management Division at (757) 668-5580 orHamptonRoadsWaterway@uscg.mil.
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