American Currents
ACBL’s Daily River Conditions
Tuesday, June 2, 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.
- Chester Bridge (UM 109.9) – Channel closures daily from 0800 – 1600, June 1st thru June 3rd for repairs.
- Lock 25 (UM 241.1) – There will daily lock closures from 0700 – 1900 on 6/2, 6/4, and 6/9 for repairs.
- Lock 14 (UM 493.3) – Currently closed as of 02:00 June 2nd, due to obstruction in the miter gate. More info to follow.
- 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.
- June 2nd 03:00: Passed 1 tow in the last 24 hours, which averaged 2.3 hours of delay. LPMS shows 3 tows waiting, averaging 20.0 hours of delay.
- 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.
- 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.
- Port Allen Lock (LM 228.4) – Intermittent closures will occur daily from June 1st thru June 17th, between 0700 and 1900, for approx. six hours each day to replace one of the lock operating valves.
- June 2nd 03:00: Passed 8 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 1.6 hours of delay. LPMS shows 2 tows waiting, averaging 14.0hours of delay.
- 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.
- 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.
- June 2nd 03:00: Passed 9 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 20.0 hours of delay. LPMS shows 7 tow waiting, averaging 21.6 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.
- June 2nd 03:00: Passed 28 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 4.0 hours of delay. LPMS shows 4 tows waiting, averaging 15.5 hours of delay.
- 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.
- June 2nd 03:00: Passed 27 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 43.1 hours of delay. LPMS shows 4 tows waiting, averaging 41.3 hours of delay.
- Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock (Industrial Canal Lock EC 1) –
- Lock is currently experiencing intermittent closures as of 1045 on May 28th due to a power surge. More info to come.
- June 2nd 03:00: Passed 9 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 69.7 hours of delay. LPMS shows 30 tows waiting, averaging 50.8 hours of delay.
Links to Current River Stages:
- Mississippi River:
- Ohio River:
