[EXPIRED] Update on Gilmerton Bridge Restrictions, AICW Statute Mile 5.8
Gilmerton Highway Bridge – Click for Chartview
Due to major construction, the Gilmerton Highway Bridge, with a closed vertical clearance of 35ft, which crosses the Waterway just south of Norfolk at statute mile 5.8, has been under opening restrictions for over three years. After many, many Local Notices and updates, the bridge has returned to an almost normal operating schedule with updated exceptions listed in an earlier posting: /?p=137376
VA ‘“ ELIZABETH RIVER ‘“ SOUTHERN BRANCH ‘“ GILMERTON BRIDGE/DOMINION BLVD BRIDGE ‘“ CHANNEL RESTRICTIONS
Gilmerton Bridge: From 6:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. daily until August 3, 2014, two barges are occupying the entire channel at the Gilmerton Bridge for demolition work leaving no clearance for safe passage of vessels. Mariners needing to pass must provide a two-hour advanced notice by calling the bridge tender at (757)485-5488 or via VHF channel 13. Additionally, the Gilmerton Bridge continues to operate per 33 Code of Federal Regulations 117.997(j) for mariners needing a bridge opening. An environmental containment cell around the pier and its fender system will be in place until the project’s conclusion on or about August 3, 2014 to facilitate additional demolition work. The containment cell is rigidly connected to the existing bridge fender with its own fender system consisting of 8 inch x 8 inch timber bumpers with recessed connections, thereby reducing the bridge’s horizontal clearance from approximately 125 feet to 124 feet. Dominion Blvd Bridge: McClain Contracting has a barge occupying 50% of the 125ft wide Channel until approx May 9. This restriction will occur on high tide and will last approx 4 hours every 2 to 3 days. A 24 hour advanced notice will be provided via VHF FM Channel 16/22A. Chart: 12253. 17/14
AICW ‘“ Elizabeth River Southern Branch ‘“ Gilmerton (vertical-lift) Bridge ‘“ The telephone number at the
drawbridge has changed to (757) 485-5488.
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