Temporary alternate channel opens near collapsed bridge for vessels
WTOP — April 1, 2024, 06:00 AM UTC
Summary: The Captain of the Port of Baltimore plans to open a temporary alternate channel near the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge for essential vessels. The channel will have a controlling depth of 11 feet, 264-foot horizontal clearance, and 96-foot vertical clearance. A safety zone of 2,000 yards remains around the wreckage. Updates can be found through the Broadcast Notice to Mariners. Debris sightings should be reported to the hotline at (410) 205-6625.
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