As of 6:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, the channel will be CLOSED to all marine travel. There will be no bridge openings.
After 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, the channel is scheduled to be open at half width (37.5 feet) until 7 p.m. on Friday December 13, 2024. The western half of the channel is anticipated to be available for marine travel during that time.
Dates are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors. Any schedule changes or impacts to river and roadway traffic will continue to be posted to the Travel Advisory page of this website.
The US Coast Guard (USCG) approved the Fall 2024-Spring 2025 schedule for full and half channel closures necessary for installation of the new bridge spans. Please see the Public Notice Update – 10/10/24 for all full and half closure dates.
To access the USCG’s Local Notice to Mariners, go to Useful Links.
If you have questions or comments, please Contact Us.
The Project Team appreciates your continued support and understanding during the construction phase of this important bridge replacement.