Hiram M Chittenden Locks Small Chamber Closing Jan.6-Jan.24

The small lock will close to all marine traffic for annual maintenance 5:30 a.m. January 6 through 4 p.m. January 24, 2020.

The small chamber typically closes for annual maintenance in March, but needs to close earlier due to the large chamber Stoney Gate Valve Project scheduled closure February 12 through April 3, 2020. That project is replacing the large chamber's 102-year-old filling culvert gates.

Lock wall staff will get commercial traffic through as quickly as possible.

All pleasure boats will use the large lock and boaters should be prepared with appropriate equipment and crew. Large lock requirements include long lines and fenders on board. Current locking through information is available at http://bit.ly/BoaterInfo. Mariners may experience delays, depending on passage demand.

Questions may be directed to Lockmasters Larry Meyer or Vickie Shepard, at 206-297-9821.

For information about scheduled and projected Chittenden Locks closures visit https://go.usa.gov/xVtpE. For other activities visit the Locks' Web site at https://go.usa.gov/xppsZ. Also follow the Locks on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/chittendenlocks and www.twitter.com/chittendenlocks.