Soo Locks Hydro Plant Tailrace Closing to Vessel Traffic

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Aerial view of the Soo Locks facility showing the Hydro Plant tailrace closure area.

Soo Locks Hydro Plant Tailrace Closing to Vessel Traffic

Ongoing New Lock at the Soo construction activities are occurring in the St. Marys Falls Canal hydroelectric power plant tailrace. Beginning April 1, 2024, this area will close to all vessel traffic except at the specific direction of the Chief Lockmaster. Scheduled New Lock at the Soo construction activities are anticipated to allow exceptions to this closure beginning most Saturdays at 6 p.m. through the following Monday at 6 a.m., and infrequently on other days.

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Tags: St. Marys River, Fishing, Soo Locks, New Lock at the Soo, Tailrace, Hydro Plant

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