ITCS Memo# 2252 - Safety Advisory : Melvin Price Lock Closures

To: RIAC
From: RIAC Chairman
Date: 4/24/05
Subject: Safety Advisory : Melvin Price Lock Closures
ITCS Memo # 2252

To: ALL MARINERS
From: MSO St. Louis
Date: 4/22/05
Subject: COTP SAFETY ADVISORY: MEL PRICE SCHEDULED LOCK CLOSURES
NAVNOTICE # 561

COTP ST. LOUIS ADVISES MARINERS TO USE CAUTION WHEN APPROACHING MEL PRICE LOCK, UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER MM 201.0, DURING SCHEDULED LOCK CLOSURES ON 25 APR AND 26 APR BETWEEN 0600-1800 LOCAL EACH DAY. VESSELS ARE ADVISED TO ASSESS THE QUE AND PRE-IDENTIFY AREAS FOR
LAYING UP IN ADVANCE OF APPROACHING THE LOCK DURING THOSE TIMES.