Petaluma river accident

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deltabighat

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We asre on our way up the Petaluma River this weekend but I just heard that a barge ran into one of the bridges. Anybody know more about it and will there be any ristrictions on the river.

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A barge hit the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge but didn't damage the bidge or spill any oil. There are no boating restrictions that I've heard of. Hope that helps! Have great trip!
 
I read about that the other day but can't find the article now. It didn't seem to be a big deal with hardly any damage done. You should be okay. Have a great trip. You will have to let us know how it went. We are thinking of taking the same trip later on.
 
In addition to the barge carrying oil that hit the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge, a barge carrying sand hit the normally open Petaluma River railroad bridge. Again, no spill (not that sand would have mattered all that much unless the barge sank, which it did not) and minimal damage. As the bridge is normally open and hasn't seen trains in a while, I don't expect there's a restriction to navigation--but you may wish to check the appropriate USCG Notices to Mariners.

For those keeping track, The Golden Gate, San Mateo, Dumbarton, both Carquinez and all Oakland Estuary bridges are still collision virgins for the 21st Century. (Bridges farther from the main SF/San Pablo Bays are not counted until Round Two.)

BTG
 
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