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Closing Bayou Chene barge at 7 am Monday morning April 14th, 2025

St. Mary Levee District

The St. Mary Levee District will be closing the Bayou Chene barge at 7 am Monday morning April 14th, 2025 in anticipation of the rising Atchafalaya river. There will be no passage after 7 am Monday morning. The gate will be opened when conditions allow.

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