At 0705 local,

VTS Houston Galveston received a report there are deenergized powerlines hanging from the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston Texas. At this time the Bridge is stuck in the down position with an unknown estimated time of repair.

VTS HOUSTON GALVESTON DIRECTS NO VESSEL MOVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE PELICAN ISLAND BRIDGE UNITL FURTHER NOTICE

 

Very respectfully,

Vessel Traffic Service

USCG Sector Houston-Galveston

(281) 464-4837  24/7 Watch Supervisor

HoustonTraffic@uscg.mil