Mariners are advised that the scheduled completion date for the work(noted in Nav Notice SWL 20-44) on the left descending pier protection cell for the Interstate-30 Bridge at NM 118.5 in Little Rock has been extended to Feb 22, 2021. Crews are working from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and a work/crane barge will be positioned outside of the navigation channel, upstream of the left descending pier protection cell. As indicated in Nav Notice SWL 20-26, all downbound vessels are directed to use only the right main navigation span until the pier protection cell has been replaced and upbound vessels may continue using either navigation span. Mariners may contact the onsite workboat, M/V Ray Pensrum, on VHF-FM channel 13 or 16.
Questions or requests for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to the Little Rock District Office at (501) 324-5739 or you may email CESWL-OP-OM@usace.army.mil.
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Mike Biggs, P.E., PMP
Chief (Acting), Operations Division
Release no. 20-130