American Currents
ACBL’s Daily River Conditions
Monday, July 6, 2026
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- 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 13% (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.
- Due to the current river stage and operating conditions, ACBL has implemented draft restrictions listed below.
- Brandon Road Lock Closure (IR 286.00) – Weekday (Monday-Friday) lock closures starting September 21st, 2026 through April 28th, 2028 from 0600 – 1800 for rock excavation in channel and wall construction at the lock approach area. Delays are expected.
- 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.
- July 6th 03:00: Passed 8 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 1.0 hours of delay. LPMS shows 0 tow(s) waiting, averaging 0.0 hours of delay.
- Channel Closure (OR 491) – There will be intermittent closures July 13th thru July 19th for highline wire work from 0700 – 1700 daily.
- John T Myers Lock (OR 842.00) – Auxiliary chamber will be closed from June 26th thru July 7th for dredging. Main chamber will remain operational.
- July 6th 03:00: Passed 9 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 0.4 hours of delay. LPMS shows 1 tow(s) waiting, averaging 10.0 hours of delay.
- 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.
- July 6th 03:00: Passed 2 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 0.9 hours of delay. LPMS shows 0 tow(s) waiting, averaging 0.0 hours of delay.
- Kentucky Lock (TR 22.3) – Lock Closure June 15th thru July 1st to facilitate miter gate gearbox replacement. Vessels may use Barkley Lock and the Barkley Canal as alternate route. Update: Kentucky Lock reopened at 1630 6/30/2026
- July 6th 03:00: Passed 3 tow(s) in the last 24 hours, which averaged 1.8 hours of delay. LPMS shows 1 tow(s) waiting, averaging 19.0 hours of delay.
- Glover Wilkins Lock Closure (TTW 376.3) – Scheduled 30-day closure to perform critical maintenance activities will occur from September 9th thru October 10th.
- Thad Cochran Lock Closure (TTW 371.1) – Scheduled 30-day closure to perform critical maintenance activities will occur from September 10th thru October 10th.
- Bayou Sorrel Lock (PA 36.7) – Lock Master reports the lock will undergo an underwater survey of the lock chamber beginning sometime today. Survey work will require up to 3 days of daytime (8 hour) closures to complete. More info to follow.
- July 6th 03:00: Passed 12 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 23.4hours of delay. LPMS shows 14 tows waiting, averaging 22.4 hours of delay.
- Calcasieu Lock North Chamber Wall Replacement (WC 238) – Scheduled closure from May 20th through approx. September 18th. 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.
- July 6th 03:00: Passed 32 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 1.0 hours of delay. LPMS shows 5 tows waiting, averaging 10.6 hours of delay.
- 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.
- July 6th 03:00: Passed 26 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 21.7 hours of delay. LPMS shows 4 tow(s) waiting, averaging 10.0 hours of delay.
Links to Current River Stages:
- Mississippi River:
- Ohio River:
