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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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) – 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.
Brazos Lock Closure (WC 401) – As of April 1st, closures are scheduled through August 28th, 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.
