24 Sep 2020

New Lock moves forward with Phase 2 contract award

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce the New Lock at the Soo second phase construction contract is awarded to Kokosing Alberici LLC of Westerville, Ohio. The much-anticipated mega-project will take three phases to construct. Kokosing Alberici will receive more than $111 million to complete phase two. This contract will stabilize the existing approach walls, allowing modern vessels to tie up and wait their turn to pass through the new lock. Construction will begin in spring 2021 and take about two years to complete. "The Corps looks forward to beginning construction on the upstream approach walls next spring, and we continue to work hard to maintain the pace and meet all milestones in bringing our nation's New Lock at the Soo to fruition,” said Detroit District Commander Lt. Col. Scott Katalenich.

7 May 2020

New Lock at the Soo construction set to begin

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that the New Lock at the Soo project is on schedule as construction for phase one of the project began this week. Trade West Construction, Inc., began to move equipment to the site on May 4 and will begin deepening the upstream approach to the locks in the north canal within the next month. Phase one of the project, upstream channel deepening, will facilitate the construction of a new Poe-sized lock in the place of the existing Davis and Sabin Locks. This work is expected to be complete in November 2021. “It's incredible that we're starting this construction a year earlier than even the most optimistic projections when the project was reauthorized in 2018,” said Lt. Col. Gregory Turner, commander, USACE, Detroit District. “Getting the first phase started sets the conditions for the project’s ultimate completion.”

25 Mar 2020

The Soo Locks open as 2020 shipping season begins

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., opened today Wednesday, March 25, marking the beginning of the 2020 Great Lakes shipping season. The up-bound Motor Vessel H. Lee White, 704-foot long freighter, is the first ship to enter the Poe Lock. It is coming from Sturgeon Bay, Michigan and headed to Superior, Wisconsin to load cargo.

31 Jan 2020

New Lock at the Soo construction award to deepen channel

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that the first phase of construction

15 Jan 2020

Soo Locks closed for planned seasonal repairs and maintenance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie,

19 Sep 2019

Corps to celebrate new community gathering place near Soo Locks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announce an addition to a traditional community

25 Mar 2019

The Soo Locks open as 2019 shipping season begins

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie,

12 Mar 2019

New Soo Lock included in President’s Budget request

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that the New Soo Lock project in Sault

16 Jan 2019

Soo Locks close to undergo planned repairs and maintenance

DETROIT –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces the Soo Locks in Sault Ste.

27 Dec 2018

State of Michigan press release: Michigan investment in the new Soo Lock speeds up project, will save taxpayers $30 million

Agreement makes Michigan’s commitment of up to $52 million for the new lock official