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.
Barkley Lock (CR 30.6) – Lock closure August 10 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
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.
Lock 9 (UM 647.90) – 12 hour lock closures on July 21st and July 23rd for scheduled repairs.
Lower Miss/Gulf/Canals/Tenn Tom
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.
Brazos Lock Closure (WC 401) – As of July 6th, lock closures have shifted back to daytime. Restrictions will take place Monday-Friday, between 0700 and 1900 through August 28th 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.
