Closure of Harvey Lock

By Tessa Andres | October 4, 2022

Effective immediately and continuing until further notice, Harvey Lock is closed to marine traffic due to risk from reverse head conditions as a result of low water levels on the Mississippi River.

Algiers Lock can be used as an alternate route.

The Lockmaster at Harvey Lock, Greg Desselles, can be reached at 504-366-4683 for up-to-date information (lock wall number is 504-366-5187). The points of contact with the New Orleans District are Vic Landry at 504-862-2407 and Robert Swayze at 504-862-2060.

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MICHELLE C. DAIGLE
Chief, Technical Support Branch
Operations Division

Posted in Navigation Notices: Gulf and Intracoastal Waterways