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November 6, 2012A marine curfew at the Houma Navigational Canal has been lifted by the U.S. Coast Guard, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
The announcement came in conjunction with a DOTD maintenance and repair project that began on Monday.
Channel restrictions are from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 6 p.m. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., marine vessels are allowed passage with the bridge opening but no signal.
Normal curfew times for the structure have been from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. This means the bridge may be open to marine traffic when it is usually open for vehicular traffic.
The HNC Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. this week while repairs are made. Extended maintenance closures have been placed on hold and will be announced at a later date.
Bridge repairs are part of a $9.8 million contract with C.E. C. Inc. that is estimated will involve a total 180 working days.
Repairs will ultimately include replacing the fender system, building a new operating house, making structural repairs, mechanical repairs, installing a new electrical system, making hydraulic system repairs and painting.
Detailed information can be secured by calling the DOTD at (985) 858-2400.
