RIAC – LOCK 19 – Potential delay in opening!!

By Tessa Andres | February 23, 2023

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) – The Corps just informed me of a potential delay in the opening of Lock 19. The March 3rd opening is in currently in jeopardy due to the discovery of a manufacturing defect of the newly installed hydraulic cylindars that open / close the lower mitre gates. Installing the old hydraulic cylindars is an option but will take time.

Full details and the impact to the opening are not fully known. A repair plan and timeline are currently being developed.

RIAC will keep industry updated as we know more.

Thank You,

Casey M. Herschler
Canton Marine Towing Company
Cell: 217.257.1749

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