those of you on the river this morning may have noticed the barge at work by 7am, contrary to the DCR notice. Today it was working in the center arch, so perhaps they are following the schedule that was passed on. If this is the case we can expect the barge to block the Boston Arch tomorrow (wednesday), by 7am or possibly earlier.
If at all possible, avoid using this bridge at all tomrrow. If you must use it, proceed at paddle pressure only, upstream traffic using the Cambridge arch, downstream traffic using the Center arch. But it would be best if we all turned before the bridge.
Of course, they may not be in the Boston arch tomorrow in which case, usual rules apply. Obviously this is not a good situation. Please, use caution in and around this bridge at all times. When not at work, the barge is mored well down toward Western on the Boston shore, and has very dim lighting. It is very difficult to see.
We are trying to get it moved over to the Cambridge shore, upstream of Weeks, well over to the side. But regardless, keep your eyes open for barges parked by shore or under the bridge at all times. There may also be a launch on the Cambridge shore near the outfall, generally out of the way but still a potential hazard if you are trying to avoid a barge in the center arch.
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