American Currents
ACBL’s Daily River Conditions
Wednesday, June 10, 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.
- Lansing Bridge (UM663.40) – Scheduled channel closure June 12th from 0600-1800 for bridge installation.
- Fort Madison Bridge Closure (UM383.90) – Scheduled channel closure on June 13th and 20th from 0600 – 1800 for repairs.
- UM 177 – Scheduled channel closure on June 9th, 10th, and 11th between 1300 -1700 for high wire placement.
- 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.
- 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 10th 03:00: Passed 1 tow in the last 24 hours, which averaged 10.9 hours of delay. LPMS shows 4 tows waiting, averaging 25.5 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.
- 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 10th 03:00: Passed 11 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 7.8 hours of delay. LPMS shows 6 tows waiting, averaging 19.2 hours 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 10th 03:00: Passed 8 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 14.2 hours of delay. LPMS shows 1 tow waiting, averaging 15.0 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 10th 03:00: Passed 21 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 7.9hours of delay. LPMS shows 15 tows waiting, averaging 17.9 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 10th 03:00: Passed 29 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 15.85 hours of delay. LPMS shows 13 tows waiting, averaging 23.05hours of delay.
- Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock (Industrial Canal Lock EC 1) –
- June 10th 03:00: Passed 10 tows in the last 24 hours, which averaged 22.0 hours of delay. LPMS shows 11 tows waiting, averaging 30.2 hours of delay.
Links to Current River Stages:
- Mississippi River:
- Ohio River:
