A Sailor’s Update on Bridge Works and Closures in the Delta
It’s great to have friends in many places. Last year we received an email from Josh and Candace Williams of the Hunter Legend 375 Nalu, letting us know about bridge repairs and subsequent delays in the California Delta. This week they let us know that the work is still going on, and that there are more closures, which they discovered during their annual Delta trip.
“We are currently moored at Willow Berm Marina after two nights anchored out in Georgiana Slough,” Josh wrote.
“Typically we would anchor in Steamboat and visit Grand Island winery, but with lots of bridge maintenance going on our plans changed.
“As of this writing, the Rio Vista Bridge requires four hours advance notice. Steamboat Slough Bridge is closed for the season. Three Mile Slough Bridge is also closed. On our route we found Georgiana Slough, Tyler Island, and Mokeulumne Bridge open as usual.”
Josh also reminded us that the latest information can be found in the Coast Guard’s District 11 Local Notice to Mariners published each week.
“Thank you for always producing such wonderful content and fair winds,” he added. (We just had to share the compliment.)
Thank you, Josh, for reading and for sharing your updates! – Ed.
Thanks for the update Josh. We are headed up towards Mildred Island in a few weeks. Will any of these cause issues for us on the San Juaquin?
Mildred is a favorite of many SSC boats. You should have no problems.
Hey Craig! As late as you stick to the San Joaquin to get there you should be good. I’m not sure about the status of Franks Tract after the salinity dam they put in a couple years ago. I heard it’s gone but not sure. I also can’t speak to the status of Connection Slough Bridge but entering via the San Joaquin and Middle River from the North you should be good 👍