Important River Updates

We will try to bring you every important update we can to keep you as informed as possible. 

Important River Updates

Illinois River Waterway Under Construction / Lock and Dam Planned Closures

 

Starved Rock Lock & Dam

Upper & Lower Miter Gate Installation
Full Closure: July 1 – October 29
LaGrange Lock & Dam

Rehabilitation & Lock Machinery Replacement
Full Closure: July 1 – September 30
Peoria Lock & Dam

Dewatering for Maintenance & Inspection
Full Closure: July 6 – September 30
Marseilles Lock & Dam

Upper Miter Gate Installation
Full Closure: July 6 – October 29
Dresden Island Lock & Dam

Upper Bulkhead Recess Installation
Partial Closure: July 6 – October 3

*Locks Operational  from 6pm – 6am with a 70-ft width restriction and no ability to pull unpowered barges.

Full Closure: October 4 – October 24

2023 – Illinois River Waterway Under Construction / Lock and Dam Planned Closures

 

Starved Rock Lock & Dam

Sector Gear Rehab

Full Closure:
Summer 2023 approx. 90 -120 Days
Marseilles Lock & Dam

Electrical Rehab

Full Closure:
Summer 2023 approx.  90-120 Days
Dresden Island Lock & Dam

Upper Miter Gate Installation & Electrical Rehab

Full Closure:
Summer 2023 approx. 90-120 Days
Brandon Road Lock & Dam

Upper Bulkhead Recess Installation & Upper Miter Gate Installation

*Potential to include work at this site if construction projects were approved and funded as part of the Great Lakes Mississippi River Interbasin Study at Brand Road (GLMRIS-BR)
*All projects and dates listed are subject to change due to river levels and project funding