Navigation Notice 23-43: TVA performing work on transmission lines below Wheeler Dam

Navigation Notice 23-43: The Tennessee Valley Authority is working on transmission lines just below Wheeler Dam. Work begins Oct. 30, 2023, and will continue for about eight days. Work is taking place daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Three boats are positioned as safety boats with white and yellow flashing lights. One will have a U.S. Coast Guard licensed master of towing vessel so a good line of communication can be maintained between the project and commercial traffic. Its call sign is TVA1. The fourth boat is a police boat with blue lights to maintain safety of recreation vessels, and its call sign is TVA2.

Both Boats are monitoring channels 13 and 16. TVA does not expect any delay to traffic. However, there could be delays up to 30 minutes. All commercial traffic should contact TVA1 at least one mile prior to transiting under the line to ensure safe passage. For more information, call Shane Carman at 256-314-7840 or cell at 662-279-9991.