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Today's Key Issues

  • UPDATE - Illinois River Movement - Conditions have improved on the Illinois River so ACBL as of 2/25/21 has started sending boats back into the Illinois river. With operations getting back underway, please expect some delays as there has been little movement the past couple of weeks.

  • Olmsted Locks and Dam (OR 965) - wickets are lowered ... traffic has been transitioned to the navigation pass.

  • Greenup Locks and Dam (OR 341) - Main Chamber is now CLOSED for repairs thru 3-11-21 .... Auxiliary chamber is being used during this time.

  • Colorado River Locks Closure - Full closure daily from 07:30-16:30 beginning on 2/25 and ending on 3/5. The closure will continue through the weekend.

  • Rigolets Bridge Closure - The Rigolets bridge on the East Canal will see intermittent openings for marine traffic through March 12th due to repairs. Expect 3 openings daily @ 0530, 1330, and 2130 to allow traffic to pass. This will drive delays to transit to and from the Pearl River.

  • Lower Miss Closure Planned - USACE planning dike work at MM 770 south of Osceola. Expect daily closures 0700 - 1800 for southbound traffic for approx. 1 month. The start for this work has been delayed due to weather conditions, expected to begin late Feb. Closures could be intermittent due to material availability; traffic will pass when work is halted.

  • Gulf and Canals Weather Update - The possibility of fog does exist for late night and early morning hours over the next few days. Other than the fog, expect good operating conditions for the next few days.

River Closures & Restricted Movements

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