[EXPIRED] Update: Great Bridge Lock RETURNS TO NORMAL OPENING SCHEDULE, 11/24/2013 (AICW Statute Mile 11.5)
As of 11/24/2013, the Great Bridge Lock has returned to A normal opening schedule, as noted below in the notice from the Corp of Engineers. Our thanks to Officer Scussel for this good news!
Latest Openings Update as of 11/24/13:
From: “Scussel, Joel F NAO”
The damaged chamber valve to the Great Bridge Lock in Chesapeake, Virginia has been isolated. Lockings have returned to the normal opening schedule 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The width of the lock has been temporary reduced from 72 feet to 70 feet due to the installation of a coffer dam on the north east lock wall. Vessels shall proceed at a low speed and provide a wide berth at the coffer dam. The coffer dam is marked on the lock wall with an angle iron structure and yellow paint.
Great Bridge locks open on demand, but works in conjunction with the Great Bridge Bridge openings. Vessel operators may contact the Great Bridge Lock at 757-547-3311 if additional locking information is required. Lock and bridge operators will monitor Channel 13.
Joel Scussel
Army Corps of Engineers
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