21 May 2026

USACE awards Brandon Road Interbasin Project design services

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) to obtain critical design, engineering, and analytical services to advance the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP). Black & Veatch-Stantec BRIP JV, of Overland Park, Kansas, was awarded the contract on April 23, for architect-engineer services to support the project.

21 May 2026

Soo Locks airspace restrictions remain active, violations subject to enforcement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District reminds the public that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has designated the airspace over the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan as restricted airspace. Under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §99.7, unauthorized drone operations over the Soo Locks are prohibited due to national security, defense, and public safety concerns. The FAA issued a Special Security Instruction (SSI) to help protect the Soo Locks and surrounding critical infrastructure. See figure 1.

20 May 2026

Center Hill Dam road closure scheduled for May 28

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is closing State Highway 141/96 at Center Hill Dam on Thursday, May 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow crews to safely move heavy equipment for spillway gate replacements. The closure facilitates the ongoing rehabilitation of spillway gates to upgrade flood risk and water management infrastructure within the Cumberland River Basin.

20 May 2026

Dale Hollow Lake recertifies ‘Clean Marinas’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May. 20, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that officials recertified Willow Grove Resort & Marina and Sunset Marina and Resort as “Clean Marinas” last week at Dale Hollow Lake.

19 May 2026

USACE Louisville District shares resources and encourages visitor safety ahead of Memorial Day weekend

As Memorial Day weekend approaches and visitors prepare to head to area lakes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is encouraging the public to stay informed about current lake conditions, water safety and drought impacts across the region.

19 May 2026

Maintenance on J. Percy Priest Dam requires road closures

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May. 19, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces Bell Road across J. Percy Priest Dam will temporarily close 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 1 until July 31, 2026.

11 May 2026

Corps of Engineers Awards $14.9M Contract to Repair Oswego Breakwaters

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $14.9 million contract on April 30 to Michigan-based Dean Marine and Excavating for repairs to the Oswego Harbor West and East breakwaters, with plans to start construction this summer. This award advances a broader mission to strengthen and modernize breakwater infrastructure in Oswego Harbor with more than $50 million of federally funded and planned coastal resilience improvements, ensuring more than $28 million in annual business revenue and labor income for the Great Lakes region and the nation.

8 May 2026

USACE terminates Chickamauga Lock Chamber Contract

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 8, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nashville District terminated the lock chamber contract with Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. (SCCI), at the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee, effective today. This decisive action is necessary to get the project back on track and protect taxpayer dollars.

29 Apr 2026

USACE to host Shallow Land Disposal Area public information session

Pittsburgh and Buffalo districts’ staff will update the public on the project’s status, upcoming site activities, and other topics of public interest for the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) site such as safety, environmental testing, emergency response, and the start of physical excavation.

24 Apr 2026

Nashville District announces bilingual safety displays at J. Percy Priest Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District posted 18 bilingual safety displays at popular recreational areas around J. Percy Priest Lake. Available in both English and Spanish, the signs provide essential water safety information, general lake rules, and life jacket guidance to better serve the community. This initiative bridges communication gaps, ensuring a diverse range of visitors can clearly understand critical safety protocols. Ultimately, the effort reinforces the district's top priority of keeping the public safe by encouraging everyone to stay alert and consistently wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets while on the water.