Published December 27, 2012, 04:06 PM
-- With water levels falling again, the American Waterways Operations and Waterways Council warns commerce downstream on the Mississippi River could come to a halt as soon as next week.
Council warns Mississippi River traffic could halt next week
Regional News-- With water levels falling again, the American Waterways Operations and Waterways Council warns commerce downstream on the Mississippi River could come to a halt as soon as next week.
ST. LOUIS - With water levels falling again, the American Waterways Operations and Waterways Council warns commerce downstream on the Mississippi River could come to a halt as soon as next week.
The U.S. Coast Guard says it is confident the nation’s largest waterway will remain open, despite the effects of the worst drought in decades. The council says even the river is open, additional limits on barges will stop commercial traffic.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports ice on the northern Mississippi has reduced the flow more than expected. New limits could go into effect by January 6th.
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