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News Release

Date: Nov 14, 2009

Contact: 5th District Public Affairs

(757) 398-6272

Coast Guard changes port condition for Hampton Roads to normal

PORTSMOUTH, Va.—The Coast Guard Captain of the Port of Hampton Roads set the port condition for Hampton Roads to normal, or not restricted.

The Great Bridge Locks remain closed pending post-storm assessments and the Lynnhaven Inlet remains restricted due to pipeline dredge recovery operations. A Broadcast Notice to Mariners continues. The U. S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NOAA are continuing aids to navigation and waterways surveys. Click here to view a PDF of the 8:30 a.m. Marine Safety Information Bulletin, here for the 11:15 a.m., and here for the 2:30 p.m.

The Coast Guard reminds all vessels to remain alert for possible debris resulting from recent strong winds and high tides and to report any hazardous conditions to Sector Hampton Roads at (757) 668-5555.

 

 

 

 

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