Hydraulic dredging underway on Illinois Waterway near Clark Island, St Charles County MO


Hydraulic dredging is occurring on the Illinois Waterway near Clark Island with a pipeline crossing the navigation channel. Vessels must pass slowly and coordinate with the crew for safe passage.
Audio|Source: Mississippi River Marine St Louis Area
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There will be hydraulic dredging on the Illinois waterway, the area pool, Clark Island, River Mile Marker 215-2 through 216.2, right and left descending bank will begin September 5th and continue 24-7 until further notice.
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Dredging is taking place on the left and right descending bank line with a crossing line blocking the navigation channel.
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All mirrors are requested to pass at their safest slow speed to Minelon's wake and hazards to the crew.
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Contact the Judge Berry G or the motor vessel Madison on Channels 13 or 16 or 73 at least 30 minutes prior for passing instructions and to allow the crew with time to safely open the pipeline to pass traffic.
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Manors are urged to transit.
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They're supposed to stay speed to minimize wake and pursue the caution after passing rivers have been made.
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