6 Jul 2022

Corps to host Lock Fest 2022 at Allegheny River Lock 4

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting the annual water-safety Lock Fest event at Allegheny River Lock 4 in Natrona, Pennsylvania. Lock Fest is an opportunity for members of the public of all ages to learn about water safety, aquatic wildlife, how to lock through a navigation chamber, and more.

6 Jul 2022

USACE hosting public workshop for Green River Lake Master Plan Update

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of updating its 1981 Master Plan for Green River

5 Jul 2022

Corps of Engineers & City of Painesville Partner to stabilize Grand Riverbank and Protect Local Public Infrastructure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, has partnered with the City of Painesville, Ohio to stabilize a portion of the west bank of the Grand River and protect the public infrastructure in the city.

5 Jul 2022

Scheduled maintenance underway at Cannelton Locks and Dam

Due to scheduled maintenance and repairs, the 1200-foot primary chamber at Cannelton Locks and Dam

2 Jul 2022

Corps of Engineers awards $1.068 billion of the New Lock at the Soo Phase 3 contract

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District anticipates Phase 3 construction will start this summer with the $1.068 billion of the New Lock at the Soo Phase 3 contract award July 1, 2022. Kokosing Alberici Traylor, LLC (KAT), a joint venture headquartered in Westerville, Ohio will begin constructing the largest phase, the new lock chamber and rehabilitation of the downstream approach walls. This contract allows the contractor to begin work. With continued funding, the remaining work, valued at $803.95 million may be awarded over the next three years. Corps of Engineers officials expect Phase 3 construction to take seven years. "The Corps of Engineers looks forward to beginning construction on the new lock chamber later this summer, and we continue to work hard to maintain the pace and continue to make progress toward New Lock at the Soo total project completion in summer 2030,” said New Lock at the Soo Project Manager Mollie Mahoney.

1 Jul 2022

Green River Dam No. 5 removal work temporarily halted while crews perform additional surveys

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has temporarily halted work on the removal of the Green River Lock and Dam No. 5 on the Green River in Kentucky, while additional surveys are performed. Due to concerns from the Edmonson County Water District, USACE stopped further removal of the dam until the impacts can be evaluated and addressed. USACE is coordinating with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy, and the Edmonson County Water District to perform additional surveys and develop recommendations on any necessary steps to address changes to Edmonson County Water District operations and facilitate the eventual full removal of Lock and Dam #5.

28 Jun 2022

USACE announces public meeting for Section 202 Johnson County Flood Risk Management Project update

Johnson County Fiscal Court is hosting, in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

28 Jun 2022

NR 22-16: Public workshops set for J. Percy Priest Lake Master Plan revision

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 28, 2022) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the public is invited to the J. Percy Priest Lake Resource Manager’s Office from 6 to 8 p.m. July 19, 2022, to participate in a workshop to provide input for the revision of the J. Percy Priest Lake Master Plan. An open house is also scheduled the same day from noon to 4 p.m. where the public can interact with the staff about the revision.

24 Jun 2022

Entry period open for Detroit District annual photo contest

The Detroit District invites photographers to enter its 7th annual photo contest featuring U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites across the Great Lakes. The top 12 photographs highlighting Detroit District Great Lakes projects such as the Soo Locks, Duluth Ship Canal, piers, breakwaters or federal channels and harbors will earn a spot in the 2023 downloadable calendar. The entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. July 4, with winners determined by social media vote. The Soo Locks Visitors Center Association will award the top three photographers a plaque featuring their photo. “The photo contest is an exciting way for us to connect with our community,” said District Commander Lt. Col. Scott Katalenich. “We are pleased to continue the tradition and look forward to seeing all of the great submissions.”

19 Jun 2022

MacArthur Lock opening after seasonal maintenance, extended repair

The Soo Locks’ MacArthur Lock will open to marine traffic June 19, 2022, after completing a critical repair that took longer than expected. The MacArthur lock was set to reopen in late April but replacing the almost 79-year-old tainter valve machinery, original to the lock built in 1943, caused the closure’s 59-day extension. “The tainter valve machinery replacement contract was a very large task,” Soo Locks Construction Chief Nicholas Pettit said. “The original machinery had to be cut into pieces and removed by crane out through a small access tunnel. The new machinery had to be fabricated in sections, lowered by crane in through the small tunnel and installed inside of the lock.”