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. Our thanks to Matt, Bridge Tender of Gilmerton Bridge, for this advanced notice.

SECTOR HAMPTON ROADS
MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN
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BULLETIN NO: 16/031 TEL: (757) 638-6637, FAX (757) 483-8641
DATE: May 20, 2016

Norfolk and Western Railroad Bridge V6.8 Proposed Closures
MM 3.6 across the southern branch of the Elizabeth River

Mariners are advised that the Norfolk and Western Railroad V6.8 Bridge (MM 3.6) is proposing to leave the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position due to maintenance 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 not 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.
NOTE: If there are any transit/schedule conflicts with these proposed work dates, please submit comments to Sector Hampton Roads Waterways Management Division, (757) 668-5580, email HamptonRoadsWaterway@uscg.mil by close of business Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
The primary field point of contact for this operation is the bridge tender, VHF 13/16, 757-898-8516 or 757-592-8068.