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Soo Locks Visitor Center temporarily closing

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District
Published Sept. 30, 2021
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing the Soo Locks Visitor Center from Oct. 4, 2021 to Oct. 8, 2021. The Visitor Center will temporarily close to protect the safety of visitors and contractors while repairs are made to the roof and ceiling of the facility.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing the Soo Locks Visitor Center from Oct. 4, 2021 to Oct. 8, 2021. The Visitor Center will temporarily close to protect the safety of visitors and contractors while repairs are made to the roof and ceiling of the facility.

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SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. --

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing the Soo Locks Visitor Center from Oct. 4, 2021 to Oct. 8, 2021.

The Visitor Center will temporarily close to protect the safety of visitors and contractors while repairs are made to the roof and ceiling of the facility.

“The park, observation platform and bathrooms will remain open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily,” said Chief Park Ranger Michelle Briggs.

The Visitor Center will reopen to the public and updates to the boat schedule hotline will resume at 9 a.m. Oct. 9, 2021.

For more details, contact Detroit District Public Affairs Specialist Carrie Fox. Soo Locks Visitor Center downloadable exhibits are available at: https://www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Soo-Locks-Visitor-Center/Information-Sheets-and-Exhibits/.

 


Contact
Carrie Fox
carrie.d.fox@usace.army.mil

Release no. 21-026

Soo Locks
Soo Locks Visitor Center Association
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