MSIB 39-17 (CORRECTED) Tacony-Palmyra Bridge Closures

The Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay, is notifying mariners that the SR 73, Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, over the Delaware River, between Tacony, PA and Palmyra, NJ, will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position for maintenance on the following dates:

• Starting 7 AM on December 15, 2017 through 5 PM on December 18, 2017

• Starting 7 AM on January 4, 2018 through 5 PM on January 7, 2018

• Starting 7 AM on January 11, 2018 through 5 PM on January 14, 2018

• Starting 7 AM on January 18, 2018 through 5 PM on January 21, 2018

• Starting 7 AM on January 25, 2018 through 5 PM on January 28, 2018

• Starting 7 AM on February 1, 2018 through 5 PM on February 4, 2018

Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels unable to pass through the bridge in the closed position.

If you have any questions regarding the content of this bulletin, please contact the Waterways Management Staff at (215) 271-4889/4814 or the Command Center at (215) 271-4807.





S. E. Anderson
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard
Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay










This release has been issued for public information and notification purposes only.