ITCS Memo# 2250 - Illinois River Closure Mile 87.0 thru 89.5 For Dredging

To: RIAC
From: RIAC Chairman
Date: 4/20/05
Subject: Illinois River Closure Mile 87.0 thru 89.5 For Dredging
ITCS Memo # 2250

THE DREDGE MERLIN MCCOY HAS COMMENCED DREDGING AT BEARDSTOWN. THE RIVER WILL BE CLOSED FOR 6 HOUR PERIODS AND THEN OPEN TO CLEAR
TRAFFIC. AFTER TRAFFIC IS CLEARED THE RIVER WILL AGAIN SHUT DOWN
FOR 6 HOURS. THE RIVER CLOSURES WILL BE COORDINATED BETWEEN THE USACE
AND THE USCG IN CONSULATION WITH IRCA AND RIAC. CONTACT THE DREDGE ON CHANNELS 16 OR 13 FOR PASSING INSTRUCTIONS.