Temporary Locks Closure

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

to close 4 hours 8 a.m. to Noon

July 25, 2017

The large and small locks will close to all marine traffic four hours, 8 a.m. to Noon, July 25 to inspect a saltwater drain screen structure.

The structure, immediately upstream of the locks, prevents salmon from entering the locks’ saltwater return intake. Divers closed the 10, 10-foot-by-6-foot doors and inspected the 30-by-60 foot curved-front, mesh screen structure June 20. Divers will perform monthly inspections like this one until the doors are opened mid-September.

The inspections require Lock closures to all but emergency vessels on emergency calls. The staff will complete work as quickly and safely as possible.

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.

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