LNM: AICW MM 259 ICW Daybeacon 59 Missing, Onslow Beach, NC
NEW RIVER CAPE FEAR RIVER DAYBEACON 59 (LLNR 39445 [34°27.1387N / 077°31.5535W, 34.452312 / -77.525891]) AID RPTD MISSING. |
NEW RIVER CAPE FEAR RIVER DAYBEACON 59 (LLNR 39445 [34°27.1387N / 077°31.5535W, 34.452312 / -77.525891]) AID RPTD MISSING. |
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The Dismal Swamp Route departs the southbound Waterway at MM 7.2 and northbound via the Pasquatank River. Our thanks to Sarah Hill for this invitation from Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
Good Morning!
Hope all is well! Passing along some fall images from the Dismal Swamp Canal & Dismal Swamp State Park- we’re starting to see some autumn colors pop up.
Happy to report from recent boaters, very little to no duckweed- no issues. Locks & drawbridges operating on normal schedule.
We’ve put together a few “Know before you go” DSC Boating tips on our website:
https://www.dismalswampwelcomecenter.com/boating-paddling
Please feel free to share.
Many thanks to everyone cruising the historic waterway ~ we look forward to seeing you soon!
Sarah
| Sarah Hill, TMP Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center Chairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority 2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976
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Just pass the canal on 10/29-30 /24. 6 feet of water and wonderful stop at the visitor center. A beautiful trip in a serein environment. No rag weeds. A first for us and I am glad we did it.
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1. NEW RIVER – CAPE FEAR RIVER BUOY 122A (LLNR 39601 [34°14.9677N / 077°46.9777W, 34.249461 / -77.782961]) AID RPTD DAMAGED AND OFFSTATION. |
1. NEW RIVER – CAPE FEAR RIVER BUOY 121 (LLNR 39597 [34°14.9771N / 077°46.9355W, 34.249618 / -77.782258]) AID IS OFFSATION. |
The Dismal Swamp Route departs the southbound Waterway at MM 7.2 and northbound from the Pasquatank River. Our thanks to Sarah Hill for this invitation from Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
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GREAT BRIDGE TO ALBEMARLE SOUND DAYBEACON 91 (LLNR 37535 [36°28.1693N / 075°59.3539W, 36.469489 / -75.989231]) AID IS DESTROYED. |
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NC – ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY (AICW) – NORTH CAROLINA CUT
Mariners are advised that a construction firm, on behalf of U. S. Marine Corps. Base Camp Lejeune, will continue to construct a new bridge to replace the Onslow Beach Swing Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, mile 240.7, at Camp Lejeune, NC. Construction activities which began in October 2022, are expected to finish in February 2025. During the construction period, outside of the extended closure periods listed below, to facilitate construction and installation of the new bridge superstructure, the new bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the existing Onslow Beach Swing Bridge, will open on demand, from noon to 1 p.m.; Monday through Friday; excluding Federal holidays, from October 7,
2024, through December 20, 2024.
Vessels unable to safely transit the new bridge with the reduced clearances during the non-extended closure periods above from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., should:
(1) adjust their voyage plan, if able, to transit through the new bridge and the existing bridge outside of the closure period or from noon to 1 p.m. during the closure period, or
(2) if not able to adjust their voyage plan, may transit through the bridges upon arrival, if at least a 24-hour prior notice is given to the onsite project foreman.
To facilitate construction of the bascule span (structural steel), the new bridge will remain in the closed-to-navigation position and will not be able to open at any time during the extended bridge closure periods, as reflected below:
Primary Closure Timeframe:
from 7 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024, through 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024
from 7 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024, through 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024
Alternative Closure Timeframe:
from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, through 9 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024
from 7 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, through 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024
During all closure periods above, the new bridge will have a vertical clearance of approximately 15 feet above mean high water in the closed position and a horizontal clearance of approximately 20 feet. Vessels that can safely transit through the new bridge with the reduced clearances may do so at any time.
At all other times, the existing Onslow Beach Swing Bridge will operate in accordance with Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 117.821(a)(1), and the new bridge will remain open to navigation.
To facilitate construction of the new bridge fender system, a work barge will be placed in the navigation channel of the new bridge from 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays from October 7, 2024, through 5 p.m. on December 20, 2024. The work barge will be located in the navigation channel of the new bridge which will reduce the horizontal clearance of the new bridge to approximately 20 feet.
Two barges, a support vessel, and crew boat will be operating or stationed in the vicinity of the existing and new bridges. Temporary work platforms will be in place for the duration of construction of the new bridge and demolition of the existing bridge. The work barges, work vessels and bridge tender may be reached on VHF-FM channels 13 and 16, and the onsite project foreman may be contacted at 910-520-1319, when work is in progress or vessels are operating the area. Mariners should navigate the waterway with extreme caution and due regard for prevailing conditions on the waterway.
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With a closed vertical clearance of 14ft, the Alfred Cunningham Bridge connects New Bern and James City crossing the intersection of the Trent and Neuse Rivers. New Bern is home to CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, New Bern Grand Marina on the northern banks of the Trent River.
MARINERS BE ADVISED THAT THE NEUSE RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. |
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