[EXPIRED] UPDATE: Gilmerton Bridge Restricted to 4 Openings per day, 2 on Weekends, AICW Statute Mile 5.8, 7/20/2016
Despite the continuing restrictions, the Week 28/16 LNM below brings some relief by increasing the weekday openings to 4 from the previous 2. With a closed vertical clearance of 35ft, the Gilmerton Bridge crossed the Waterway at Mile 5.8.
The Gilmerton Bridge (US13/460) across the South Branch of the Elizabeth River, mile 5.8, on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, at Chesapeake, VA has sustained damage and will not be capable of normal operation until September 19, 2016. The bridge will be maintained in the closed-to navigation position until midnight September 18/19, 2016; except for scheduled openings at 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The bridge will open on signal for emergency vessels if at least 1 hour notice is given. The vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed position is 36 feet above mean high water and vessels able to safely pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so. Mariners should use extreme caution when transiting the area. Chart 12253 LNM 28/16
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