Coast Guard reopens southern branch of Elizabeth River
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the port of Hampton Roads has rescinded the temporary safety zone on the southern branch of the Elizabeth River in the vicinity of the Gilmerton Bridge, Friday.
The waterway is open to all maritime traffic without restrictions.
Contractors working on the demolition of the old bridge span of the Gilmerton Bridge had uncovered what was reported...
Coast Guard closes southern branch of Elizabeth River due to unexploded ordnance
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the port of Hampton Roads has closed down all river traffic on portions of the southern branch of the Elizabeth River after receiving a report of unexploded ordnance being discovered in the area, Feb. 22, 2013.
Contractors working on the Gilmerton Bridge uncovered what is reported to be old, unexploded naval ordnance.
As a precautionary measure,...
Coast Guard safety zone established over unexploded munitions
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NEW YORK-The Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone in the vicinity of unexploded ordinance, which was discovered earlier this year in Gravesend Bay, Brooklyn, N.Y.
The 110-yard zone is southeast of the Verrazano tower (Brooklyn side).
The safety zone has been established to ensure the safety of people or boats transiting the area and to also prevent underwater activities...
