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DOTD: air-gap sensors being installed on six Mississippi River bridges; I‑10 relocation may finish by March
Summary
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) said work is underway to install PORTS air‑gap sensors and current meters on six bridges between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, with the I‑10 installation the furthest advanced. Federal partners and NOAA will perform final site visits before installations are scheduled.
DOTD project manager Chris Collins told the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Interim Commission that the department has assumed the lead for installing PORTS (Physical Oceanographic Real Time System) air‑gap sensors and current meters on six bridges crossing the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. “PORTS is a decision support tool that improves the safety and efficiency of maritime commerce,” Collins said, describing the system’s role in providing real‑time navigation data to mariners.
Why it matters: pilots and tow operators use air‑gap and current information to calculate vessel clearance and loading; outages or incorrect readings can delay traffic and create costly interruptions. NOAA and the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and…
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