Locks closure

Per USCG Local Notice to Mariners (dtd week 39/15) The Hiram M. Chittenden large locks will close to all marine traffic for four hours daily from 0730 to 1130 from 05 Oct 15 through 09 Oct 15. The small locks will continue to operate as normal, but use caution as divers will be in the area. The closures are required for divers to replace gate seals on the work gates for the upcoming annual large locks closure from 10 Nov 15 through 01 Dec 15. The work may take longer that the time span in this notice. If so, the large lock may be out of service daily from 0730 to 1130 on 2 Oct 15 through 16 Oct 15. For additional information, contact the lockmasters Mr. Larry Meyer or Ms. Vickie Shepard at (206) 789-2622 ext. 230, or Public Affairs Officer Mr. Bill Dowell at (206) 764-3464.