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  • Corps of Engineers begins Muskegon Harbor revetment repair work

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District is beginning long-term improvements to the Muskegon Harbor North Revetment in July to improve the safety and stability of the popular walkway. The $5.765 million project will include the removal and replacement of revetment stone and concrete walkway along the Muskegon River channel, including installing new railing posts, replacing concrete panels and new riprap on the bank for marine traffic. The work will also address voids and sinkholes underneath and along the edge of the structure, while making improvements to prevent future material loss.

  • USACE announces upcoming maintenance activities at Nolin River Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District will be conducting maintenance activities this summer at Nolin River Lake in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, which could impact public access to the tailwater area and lake levels during the period of work. Visitors may see construction equipment being staged near the stilling basin as early as today, as these activities are scheduled to begin mid-July and last through August 2025.

  • USACE 2025 Work Plan includes more than $280 million for Rough River Dam rehab and $1.2 million for Eastern KY flood study

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District will receive a total of approximately $424.9

  • Corps invests $205 million in Tennessee, Kentucky projects

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District received $205 million in the FY2025 Work Plan to support infrastructure, navigation, and environmental stewardship in the Cumberland River Basin across Tennessee and Kentucky. Of this, $173 million is designated for operations and maintenance of dams, locks, and recreational facilities. An additional $32.2 million will fund ongoing construction of the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga, TN. Kentucky will receive $48.69 million, while Tennessee gets $124.31 million, with major investments in navigation, flood control, and hydropower systems. This funding supports safe, efficient infrastructure and benefits regional communities and the environment.

  • USACE, Chicago District receives more than $255 million in Civil Works Appropriations for continuation of FY25 work plan

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District will receive a total of $255.3 million in funding under the Army Civil Works Programs. The amount covers costs for construction and operation & maintenance on projects on the FY25 work plan. The Chicago District’s area of responsibility includes water resource development in the Chicago metropolitan area, upper Illinois River watershed, Lake Michigan watershed in Wisconsin and upper Wabash River watershed in Indiana, covering an area of about 31,500 square miles.

  • Chickamauga Lock approach wall receives second nose pier delivery

    Progress continues on the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District successfully delivered a second massive nose pier, a key structure that guides vessels into the new lock chamber. The milestone keeps the project on track for contract completion in 2026 and full operation by 2028, with the new lock expected to boost capacity by 80% and improve commercial navigation efficiency on the Tennessee River.

  • Chickamauga Lock replacement project reaches milestone with delivery of miter gates

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with Shimmick Construction and the Tennessee Valley Authority, is advancing the Chickamauga Lock replacement project with the delivery of 14 miter gate components from Dec. 5-23. These gates, designed to improve efficiency and reliability, mark a critical milestone in the construction of the new 110-foot by 600-foot navigation lock. Once completed, the new lock will significantly enhance capacity, accommodating up to nine jumbo barges at a time, boosting efficiency by 80% for commercial vessels on the Tennessee River.

  • Chickamauga Lock to temporarily close for underwater repairs

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has announced intermittent temporary closures of Chickamauga Lock between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. from July 15-19, 2024.

  • USACE FY24 Civil Works Work Plan provides funding to advance Louisville Metro Flood Protection System Reconstruction Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District will receive $5.3 million in federal funding to advance the Louisville Metro Flood Protection System Reconstruction Project. The funds, which were included as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program, will be used to initiate the construction phase of the project.

  • Corps of Engineers to start dredging Cleveland Harbor

    Dredging of the Cleveland Harbor federal navigation channel by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District and its contractor, Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co., will begin in May. Dredging of harbors like Cleveland’s ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of commodities across the Great Lakes, and the economic viability of United States waterways.