3 May 2021

Public meeting to be held to share Lock 53 demolition blasting plan

A public meeting is being held in Olmsted, Illinois, Tuesday, May 11, to inform the community about the blasting plan for the upcoming demolition work at Lock and Dam 53 on the Ohio River.

3 Mar 2021

Markland Locks and Dam temporarily ceases locking due to high water

Locking operations have been temporarily suspended at Markland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River (Ohio River Mile 531.5) due to high water.

20 Jan 2021

Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District Releases FY2021 Work Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District released its Fiscal Year 2021 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program, Jan. 19.

13 Jan 2021

Soo Locks closing for seasonal repair, maintenance

DETROIT- The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15 through 12:01 a.m. March 25 to perform critical maintenance. The operating season is fixed by federal regulation and is driven in part by the feasibility of vessels operating in typical ice conditions. Every year, the Corps uses the winter period to perform maintenance to keep the Soo Locks operating. The Soo Area Office team works long hours in extreme conditions to complete a significant amount of maintenance during this annual closure period. The work they perform is unique, especially given the harsh northern Michigan conditions they work in.

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.

2 Jul 2018

New Soo Lock economic validation study complete

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces it has recently completed the New Soo Lock Economic Validation Study.