NOTICE TO NAVIGATION INTERESTS
CHICAGO DISTRICT DATE: 08/07/2025 NOTICE NUMBER: 211568
231 S. LASALLE ST., SUITE 1500

CHICAGO, IL 60604-1437
HTTP://WWW.LRC.USACE.ARMY.MIL/
POC:
Mike Walsh michael.j.walsh@usace.army.mil (815) 510-0361 LOCAL NUMBER: 815-510-0361
WATERWAY: IL Waterway Lockport Pool
LOCK(S): IL 02
EFFECTIVE: 03/31/2026 06:00 thru 05/19/2026 19:00 CDT
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Lock Closure Lockport Lock River Mile 291

1.      Lockport Lock, River Mile 291, will be closed starting Tuesday March 31, 2026 at 0600 until Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 1900. The purpose of the closure is to perform emergency replacement of the miter gate pintle sockets.

 

2.      Mariners shall not tie up to guide walls during the closure period unless requested to do so by lock staff.

 

3.      The following link provides access to all USACE Notices to Navigation Interests: https://ndc.ops.usace.army.mil/ords/f?p=107:1::::::

 

4.      If you have any questions/comments/concerns regarding this Notice to Navigation Interests, please contact Michael Walsh, USACE Chicago District Waterways Project Office Operations Manager at 815-510-0361 or by email at Michael.J.Walsh@usace.army.mil. 

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