Shelley Byrne, Author at The Waterways Journal

Demolition Set For Old Smithland Bridge Over Cumberland River Crews are preparing for the demolition of the former U.S. 60 bridge over the Cumberland River (Mile 2.7) at Smithland, Ky. Demolition is tentatively set for October 20 and will require a 24-hour halt of river traffic at the site. (Photo by Keith Todd/Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1)

Crews are preparing for the demolition of the former U.S. 60 bridge over the Cumberland River (Mile 2.7) at Smithland, Ky. Demolition is tentatively set for October 20 and will require a 24-hour halt of river traffic at the site. (Photo by Keith Todd/Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1)

Demolition Set For Old Smithland Bridge Over Cumberland River

September 28, 2023

Explosive demolition of the old U.S. 60 bridge over the Cumberland River in Smithland, Ky., is tentatively set for October 20 with the river expected to be closed for… Read More

Sutton: Low Water Hampers Industry Productivity

September 28, 2023

Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals Inc. (IRPT) presented speakers who examined current conditions and evaluated the foreseeable future as part of its annual conference September 19-21 in Louisville, Ky. Read More

Dredges At Work As Forecasters Keep Eye On River Levels The Hurley is one of several large Corps dredges working to try to keep the rivers open. (File photo/Memphis Engineer District)

The Hurley is one of several large Corps dredges working to try to keep the rivers open. (File photo/Memphis Engineer District)

Dredges At Work As Forecasters Keep Eye On River Levels

September 22, 2023

Dredges continued to address problem spots as lack of rainfall worsened drought conditions along much of the Mississippi River basin. Mississippi River The dredge Jadwin was at work… Read More

Mv. Lady Louise Nears Completion Of New Hull The mv. Lady Louise of Three Rivers Marine & Rail Terminals is being re-hulled by Superior Marine of South Point, Ohio. Work on the vessel has been ongoing since April and is expected to be complete in the second week of October. (Photo courtesy of Superior Marine Inc.)

The mv. Lady Louise of Three Rivers Marine & Rail Terminals is being re-hulled by Superior Marine of South Point, Ohio. Work on the vessel has been ongoing since April and is expected to be complete in the second week of October. (Photo courtesy of Superior Marine Inc.)

Mv. Lady Louise Nears Completion Of New Hull

September 22, 2023

Following five months of work, Three Rivers Marine & Rail Terminals’ mv. Lady Louise is within a month of completing its re-hulling at Superior Marine in South Point, Ohio. Read More

Illinois Waterway Expected To Reopen October 1 Bulkhead placement at Dresden Island Lock. The Dresden Island, Brandon Road and Marseilles locks on the Illinois Waterway have been closed since June 1 but are expected to open on schedule by October 1. (Photo by Nathan Tillberg/Rock Island Engineer District.)

Bulkhead placement at Dresden Island Lock. The Dresden Island, Brandon Road and Marseilles locks on the Illinois Waterway have been closed since June 1 but are expected to open on schedule by October 1. (Photo by Nathan Tillberg/Rock Island Engineer District.)

Illinois Waterway Expected To Reopen October 1

September 22, 2023

Three dewatered locks on the Illinois Waterway should all reopen on time October 1, but one may experience intermittent delays afterward. During a 120-day closure, which began June… Read More

IRPT Conference Offered This Week In Louisville

September 18, 2023

Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. will host its annual conference September 19-21 in Louisville, Ky. All activities other than special outings will take place at the Hyatt… Read More

Contract In Place, Payment Authorized To Move Cairo Port Project Forward Again

September 15, 2023

A port project planned for near the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers in Cairo, Ill., is taking another step forward with a contract in place for environmental… Read More

Paducah Port Goes Forward With $3.32 Million Grant For Bulk Yard Graphic shows planned improvements at the Port of Paducah as the result of a $3.32 million Port Infrastructure Development Program grant. (Graphic courtesy of Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority)

Graphic shows planned improvements at the Port of Paducah as the result of a $3.32 million Port Infrastructure Development Program grant. (Graphic courtesy of Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority)

Paducah Port Goes Forward With $3.32 Million Grant For Bulk Yard

September 15, 2023

The Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority is moving forward with implementing a $3.32 million grant from U.S. Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). MarAd announced the PIDP… Read More

Meldahl Auxiliary Chamber To Remain Closed Into 2024

September 8, 2023

The auxiliary chamber at Meldahl Locks and Dam, Ohio River Mile 436.2, is expected to remain closed into next year to allow repairs to miter gates. Domenico Chianesi,… Read More

OKI Freight Conference Attracts National Audience ACBL Capt. Chris Primm describes working conditions on board towboats, what he loves about his job and what he sees as the challenges facing the industry during a breakout session September 6 at the OKI Conference on Freight in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

ACBL Capt. Chris Primm describes working conditions on board towboats, what he loves about his job and what he sees as the challenges facing the industry during a breakout session September 6 at the OKI Conference on Freight in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

OKI Freight Conference Attracts National Audience

September 8, 2023

More than 200 people from 22 states attended the OKI Conference on Freight September 5-7 in Cincinnati, Ohio, making it one of the major national freight conferences of… Read More

Author: Shelley Byrne