[StBernard] Seabrook Railroad Bridge to close for repairs

[Westley Annis]

***Media Advisory For Commercial and Recreational Mariners***

The Seabrook Railroad Bridge across the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal will
be closed to navigation between the hours of 6:30 a.m and 6:30 p.m. March
16, 17, and 18 while crews repair the bridge's handrails. The U.S. Coast
Guard said it would open the bridge at approximately 1 p.m. each day to
allow marine traffic to flow. The Bridge will operate normally from 6:30
p.m. until 6:30 a.m.  Railroad traffic is not affected. This bridge is a
railroad only crossing.

Commercial and recreational boaters should take note of these times and
dates that the bridge will not be able to be raised. 
Mariners requesting additional information, can check www.portno.com and
click Citizen Resources, and click Bridge Closures for up to date
information on Port of New Orleans bridge operations or contact:
Coast Guard Waterways Management: (504) 565-5103 or (504) 565-5108
Vessel Traffic Center (24 Hour): (504) 589-2780