In the best-case scenario, the main chamber at Wilson Lock on the Tennessee River could be open in early to mid-December. In the worst, it could take months longer. That… Read More
Locks and Dams
Holt Lock on the Black Warrior River reopened at 7 a.m. October 2, 102 days after cracks in a monolith caused an unscheduled shutdown. The Mobile Engineer District is planning… Read More
The main lock chamber at Wilson Locks and Dam closed for additional inspections and possible emergency repairs after divers discovered cracking September 25 in the lock gates on both the… Read More
Aging infrastructure will be a prime topic of the Tennessee River Valley Association Conference September 30-October 1 in Franklin, Tenn. TRVA executive director Cline Jones said issues at Holt and… Read More
Barge unloading will be available at a second dock next year as part of Henderson County Riverport Authority’s planned refurbishment. The port, located at Ohio River Mile 808, is repurposing… Read More
About 300 people gathered aboard a barge at Modoc, Ill., next to the Jerry Costello Lock and Dam on the Kaskaskia River, to celebrate two anniversaries—as well as progress earned… Read More
(Editor’s note: This is the first of a planned periodic series on the data infrastructure underlying the physical infrastructure of the U.S. inland waterways system.) The symbol and logo for… Read More
By Cheryl Wray and Frank McCormack Holt Lock, located at Mile 347 on the Black Warrior River near Tuscaloosa, Ala., could be just a few weeks away from reopening to… Read More
Vessel traffic has resumed at the authorized 9-foot depth at the former Monongahela Locks and Dam 3 following the opening of a 100-foot channel on September 5. Traffic had been… Read More
While breaking ground August 7 on the second phase of the Houma Navigation Canal (HNC) Lock Complex in Dulac, La., officials said it will be a key part of the… Read More
