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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is urging boaters in the Chesapeake Bay to steer clear of ongoing construction activities near the Mid-Bay Island Project, located adjacent to the islands of James and Barren in western Dorchester County. Barren Island phase 2 construction began in January 2025 and is expected to last approximately three years.
Please avoid accessing the water surrounding Barren Island, shown in the Safety Announcement figure. Water users entering the area noted below do so at their own risk. Underwater construction activities in this area may cause damage to equipment and vessels.
Please use extreme caution, reduce speeds, and avoid entering the Construction Safety Zone. There will be multiple vessels anchoring at the Barge Moorings and moving between the navigation channel and Barren Island. Sand and sediment required for construction will be dredged from Borrow Area B (sand) and the Honga River navigation channel (sediment) and transported or piped to Barren Island. Through 2027, expect to see increased barge and vessel activity as well as marked material pipes throughout the water north, west, and south of the island. For reference, the Barge Mooring locations and Borrow Area B are approximately 1.2 Nautical miles west of Barren Island.
| Date Taken: | 10.08.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.08.2025 14:19 |
| Photo ID: | 9357235 |
| VIRIN: | 251008-A-A1420-4472 |
| Resolution: | 10200x6600 |
| Size: | 6.05 MB |
| Location: | MARYLAND, US |
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