SAFETY / OHIO RIVER / CLOSURE / SEC OV BNM 0121-25 /
ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED THE SMITHLAND LOCKS AND DAM (OHIO RIVER MILE 918.5) LAND CHAMBER WILL BE CLOSED FOR TWO SEPARATE TWELVE (12) HOUR CLOSURES. THE FIRST CLOSURE WILL BEGIN ON 23 MARCH 2025 AT 1800 AND END ON 24 MARCH 2025 AT 0600. THE SECOND CLOSURE WILL BEGIN ON 1 APRIL 2025 AT 1800 AND END ON 2 APRIL 2025 AT 0600. THE RIVER CHAMBER WILL REMAIN OPERATIONAL DURING THESE PERIODS. THE DATE OF THE SECOND CLOSURE MAY SHIFT SLIGHTLY BASED ON RIVER CONDITIONS. MARINERS SHOULD CONTINUE TO TAKE DIRECTION FROM SMITHLAND LOCKS AND DAM DURING THIS TIME. CANCEL AT//241200Z MAR 25//
