Pike Island Lock Closures (OR 84.2) – Daily lock closures starting June 15th thru June 19th from 0800 – 1600.
Montgomery Lock Closures (OR 31.7) – 24-hour closures, beginning at 0700, are scheduled on the following dates in support of ongoing contractor work:
Emsworth Lock Closures (OR 6.2) – Beginning April 27th thru Sept. 4th, the auxiliary chamber will be closed daily from 0600 to 2359, and the primary chamber will have intermittent closures for filling valve maintenance. Primary chamber tow restriction: max tow width of 78 feet.
Kentucky Lock (TR 22.3) – Lock Closure June 15th thru June 29th to facilitate miter gate gearbox replacement. Vessels may use Barkley Lock and the Barkley Canal as alternate route.
Barkley Lock (CR 30.6) – Lock closure July 22nd thru September 30th to make repairs to the miter gates. Traffic may pass by taking the alternate route via Kentucky Lock and the Barkley Canal.
Chicago/Illinois/Upper Miss
Beardstown RR Bridge (IR 88.8) – Scheduled full channel closure on June 15th between 0700 and 1500 due to necessary repairs associated with lift bridge operations
Dresden Island Lock (IR 271.50) – As of June 12th, a 70′ width restriction has been put in place due to high water.
Brandon Rd Lock & Dam (IR 286.0) – Daily lock closures starting September 21, 2026 through April 28, 2028 from 0600 – 1800 for rock excavation in channel and wall construction at the lock approach area. Delays are anticipated.
Fort Madison Bridge Closure (UM383.90) – Scheduled channel closure on June 20th from 0600 – 1800 for repairs
Lock 9 (UM 347.9) – 12-hour closures, beginning at 0700, are scheduled on the following dates to replace all four main lock chamber miter gates.
July 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd
Beginning June 15th, ACBL has implemented daylight transit only from Cape Girardeau to Cairo due to river conditions.
Lower Miss/Gulf/Canals/Tenn Tom
Lower Miss Operational Impact –
Due to the current river stage and operating conditions, ACBL has implemented draft restrictions listed below.
Loading drafts are not currently reduced NBD Gulf to Cairo.
Tow size has been reduced pending horsepower classification by 9-14% (4-5 barges)
Normal Water Stages:
Caruthersville to Memphis (LM 869- 725): 20′ – 5′
Memphis to Vicksburg (LM 725 – 439): 40′ – 20′
Vicksburg to Natchez (LM 439- 303): 30′ – 10′
Low Water Stages:
Caruthersville to Memphis (LM 869- 725): Below 5′
Memphis to Vicksburg (LM 725 – 439): Below 20′
Vicksburg to Natchez (LM 439- 303): Below 10′
For current river stage information, please refer to the links at the bottom of this page.
Glover Wilkins Lock Closure (TTW 376.3) – Scheduled 30-day closure for routine maintenance will occur from September 9th thru October 10th.
Thad Cochran Lock Closure (TTW 371.1) – Scheduled 30-day closure for routine maintenance will occur from September 10th thru October 10th.
Bayou Sorrel Lock (PA 36.7) – The lock will be closed Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., beginning May 26 through approximately June 15, for guide wall repairs. The lock will reopen temporarily June 15 thru June 26, during the Algiers Canal closure. Closure will resume on June 26th, when Algiers reopens.
Algiers Canal Closures (AC 3.8) – Scheduled full channel closure from June 15th thru June 26th for Belle Chasse Railroad Bridge repairs; bridge will remain closed to marine traffic until work is complete
Brazos Lock Closure (WC 401) – As of April 1st, closures are scheduled through June 26th, Monday-Friday, between 1900 and 0700, to allow for repair work.
Calcasieu Lock North Chamber Wall Replacement (WC 238) – Beginning May 18th through approx. September 18th, the Calcasieu Lock will have daytime closures Monday through Friday from 0700-1900 for major repairs to the north chamber wall. The maritime industry anticipates these closures will result in significant delays of 3-5 days. ACBL will continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates and additional information as it becomes available.
