***C&D Canal Closure - August 14, 2023***

MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT THE C&D CANAL WILL BE CLOSED TO VESSEL TRAFFIC FROM 11:15 AM TO 1:15 PM ON AUGUST 14, 2023 DUE TO SUMBERGED PIPELINE BEING INSTALLED FOR DREDGING OPERATIONS ACROSS THE MOUTH OF THE C&D CANAL IN THE VICINITY OF REEDY POINT. THE DREDGE ESSEX WILL BE NOTIFYING MARINERS ONE HOUR BEFORE AND 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE CLOSURE VIA VHF-FM CHANNEL 16. THE DREDGE ESSEX CAN BE CONTACTED VIA VHF-FM RADIO CHANNEL 6 AND 13 OR VIA PHONE AT (757) 508-2326. MARINERS ARE REMINDED TO HEED THE DIRECTION OF THE ON SCENE SAFETY VESSELS AND TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.

Also, please see the attachment for the location of where the pipeline will be submerged.