Vessel restriction lifted on MS River

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard has restricted vessel movement on the lower Mississippi River in response to 40 barges breaking away from a fleeting area near mile marker 572 near Rosedale, Miss, on Sunday, May 28. Al barges have been secured and the lifting of the restriction is pending verification of all secured barges. The cause of the incident is under investigation. (Source: Coast Guard 05/28/17) UPDATE MAY 29: The Coast Guard has lifted the restrictions on the lower Mississippi River from mile marker 584 to mile marker 538, near Rosedale, Miss., on Sunday. All barges have been secured.