Ohio River: Montgomery Locks and Dam Ohio River Mile 31.7 Closure of Auxiliary Lock Chambers
Montgomery Locks and Dam Ohio River Mile 31.7 Closure of Auxiliary Lock Chambers
Notice number: 20026
- To Whom It May Concern: Notice is given that the U.S Army Corps of Engineers will be performing core sampling at and near the 56-ft x 360-ft auxiliary chamber from June 8th through August 3rd. During this time, there will be periods of lock closure of the auxiliary chamber as indicated below:
Closure of the 56-ft x 360-ft auxiliary chamber is scheduled for Wednesdays starting June 8th ending June 22th @ 0000 thru 2359:
June 8 @ 0000 thru June 8 @ 2359
June 15 @ 0000 thru June 15 @ 2359
June 22 @ 0000 thru June 22 @ 2359
Closure of the 56-ft x 360-ft auxiliary chamber is scheduled for Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting June 28th ending August 3rd @ 0000 thru 2359:
June 28 @ 0000 thru June 29 @ 2359
July 5 @ 0000 thru July 6 @ 2359
July 12 @ 0000 thru July 13 @ 2359
July 19 @ 0000 thru July 20 @ 2359
July 26 @ 0000 thru July 27 @ 2359
August 2 @ 0000 thru August 3 @ 2359
- MINOR DELAYS TO NAVIGATION: The above listed closure is anticipated to result in delays to normal lock operations and vessel movement. During auxiliary chamber closure, all vessels will use the primary lock chamber.
- If critical industrial shipments are essential to sustain continued operation, the affected companies should immediately contact the Waterways Association of Pittsburgh at least 36 hours prior to the scheduled lockage. Only the designated cargo or barges will be given priority unless stated in the request that all barges in that tow be given priority. They will review all requests for priority before submitting them to the Corps for our consideration. If it becomes necessary to prioritize lockages through the auxiliary lock chamber, the Corps will make the final decision concerning lockage procedures as conditions and situations change. In accordance with standard Corps policy, the Lockmaster may also vary the locking procedure in an effort to equalize waiting times.
- Information concerning lockages will be broadcast by radio on Channel 13 and any towboat not answering a call from the locks will be dropped to the end of the waiting list.
FOR THE DISTRICT ENGINEER:
Vincent DeCarlo, P.E.
Chief, Operations Division
