Moore Haven Lock closure extended to Sept. 28
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announced today that Moore Haven Lock on Lake Okeechobee, which has been closed for repairs since June 1, will remain closed until a tentative date of at least Sept. 28. During this time, crossing the state via the Okeechobee Waterway will not be possible.
Repairing the lock is a $3.5 million, regularly-scheduled project, conducted once every ten years. The work includes upgrading navigational safety equipment, improving manatee protection screen systems and painting and sand-blasting lock gates. The repairs must be made while the lock is in a dewatered condition, and will ensure that the lock, which is more than 70 years old, will continue to function safely and properly. Repair crews are working extended hours to ensure the repairs are completed and the lock is restored to safe operating condition as early as possible.
Mariners may call the South Florida Operations Office at 863-983-8101 or visit the Jacksonville District Web site at www.saj.usace.army.milclick on the OPERATIONS DIVISION tab and select NOTICE TO NAVIGATION from the pull down menu.
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