Low water levels prompt caution on St. Louis waterway, St. Louis MO
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Water ConditionAccording to the dispatch call, low water levels between mile markers 109 and 185.4 on the St. Louis waterway require caution for deep draft tows and all mariners. Operators are advised to minimize impact due to narrow channels and to contact the command center for updates.
Audio|Heard on: Mississippi River Marine St Louis Area
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Transcript:
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The following zone is in the low water action phase in the cornice with the West Rivers water action plan annex.
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Zone 28 and 2.9, St.
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Louis, mile markers 109 to 185.4.
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Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area.
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All users also transit at a possibility of feeding area to minimize impact due to narrow channel width.
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Tow producers advise the heaviest part is in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of river closure.
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Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and contact the Work Service Command Center on channel 16.
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You're on the phone at (number withheld) to report shulling.
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Location mentioned:
Fox Creek Dr, St. Louis, MO 63126
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