September 11, 2015
VICKSBURG, Miss. - The Coast Guard closed the Mississippi River in response to barges breaking away from their tow near Vicksburg, Thursday.
The waterway is closed from MM 469 to MM 459.
Southbound vessels have been allowed to transit during daylight hours. Northbound vessels will be allowed to transit at 7 p.m.
The current queue is six northbound vessels.
At approximately 11:20 p.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Lower Mississippi River received a call that 25 barges carrying grain and corn had broken free of their tow. No injuries or pollution were reported.