Chittenden Locks Large Chamber Reopened

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks large chamber is reopened. A maintenance crew repaired a sensor failure. These types of events are why the upcoming extended closures are important - the old systems will be replaced with the new valve gates.

The projected extended closures are:

2019

October 12 - November 30

2020

February 12-April 2

October 12 - November 30

2021

February 12 - April 2

November 9-24

Questions may be directed to Lockmasters Larry Meyer or Vickie Shepard, at 206-789-2622 ext. 230, or Public Affairs Officer Bill Dowell, at 206-764-3464.

For more information about Locks activities visit http://bit.ly/BallardLocks or follow on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ChittendenLocks, or Twitter, www.twitter.com/ChittendenLocks.

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Contact: Bill Dowell - (206) 764-3464 - william.r.dowell@usace.army.mil

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