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.
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.
Algiers Lock (LM 088) – Lock closure from 0700 – 1900 on July 15 to address an issue with one of the lock’s hydraulic cylinders.
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.
