29 Apr 2025

Soo Locks to close 150 feet of the Hydro Plant tail race for safety

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will permanently close a small portion of the Soo Locks Hydro Plant tail race to ensure the safety of all mariners. A safety zone extending 150 feet downstream of the U.S. Government Hydroelectric Power Plants has been established. Signs will be posted at the east end of the closed safety zone to notify all mariners of the safety restricted area.

29 Apr 2025

USACE to hold public meeting for Burnsville Lake

The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting to address questions raised at the September 26, 2024 public meeting regarding the modification of the Water Control Manual for Burnsville Lake.

28 Apr 2025

Construction set to begin on $3.15M Canal Park shoreline project

A construction project to improve the lakeshore near the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota will start the first week of May 2025. The project will construct a shoreline protection system comprised of a concrete tee-wall armored by a stone revetment to decrease the adverse effects of weather and wave damage. The improvements provide needed upgrades 200 feet of the pedestrian walkway and ultimately connect the City of Duluth's Lake Walk structure to the Duluth Ship Canal North Pier. The Corps of Engineers awarded the $3.15 million contract to Northern Interstate Construction (NIC) of South Range, Wisconsin.

25 Apr 2025

Old Hickory Beach traffic pattern changes May 1

OLD HICKORY, Tenn. (April 25, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is implementing a new traffic plan beginning May 1 for the Old Hickory Beach Day Use Area at Old Hickory Lake. The park staff plans to use a new fee both location and roundabout to better manage traffic flow at the intersection of Burnett Road and the beach and shelter area.

23 Apr 2025

Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area Welcomes Visitors for 2025 Season

The William B. Hoyt II Visitor Center at the Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area opens to the public Thursday, May 1 for its 2025 visitor season. Located on the Genesee River next to Letchworth State Park, the dam provides flood protection to downstream communities, including the City of Rochester, as well as a place to enjoy nature and outdoor recreation for the 73rd year.

23 Apr 2025

Officials Mark Completion of Crossroads Lift Station Replacement Project in Lake Station

Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan (IN-01), and the City of Lake Station gathered today for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Crossroads Lift Station Replacement Project.

23 Apr 2025

Roadway on Dale Hollow Dam remains closed for scheduled maintenance

CELINA, Tenn. (April 23, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces Dale Hollow Dam Road will continue to remain closed to all traffic across the dam for most of 2025. The road closure is for preventative maintenance on and around the roadway. The dates are subject to change based on contractor schedule.

22 Apr 2025

USACE Louisville District announces delayed campground openings due to flooding

As the recreation season approaches, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District is

22 Apr 2025

Severe storms impact repair timeline at Wilson Lock

The Wilson Lock gate repair project has experienced a schedule shift due to a combination of weather delays, technical challenges, and the sequencing of critical path tasks. These factors have resulted in a delay of three weeks, extending the project's completion date from mid-June to early July 2025.

21 Apr 2025

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.