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Walla Walla District locks closed March 6 for maintenance

 

WALLA WALLA—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced on March 1 that all USACE navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake Rivers would be closed for preventative maintenance and annual inspections on March 6 at 6 a.m.

Columbia River navigation locks are located at Bonneville Dam at river mile 145, the Dalles Dam at river mile 191, John Day Dam at river mile 126, and McNary Dam at river mile 292.

Snake River navigation locks are located at Ice Harbor Dam, at river mile 10, Lower Monumental Dam at river mile 41, Little Goose Dam located at river mile 70, and Lower Granite Dam at river mile 107.

Corps officials anticipate all Columbia River locks and two Snake River Locks, Lower Monumental and Little Goose, will return to service March 21 at 11:59 p.m.

Ice Harbor and Lower Granite are scheduled to return to service by March 28, at 11:59 p.m.

The Walla Walla District may temporarily suspend public vehicle crossings at Lower Monumental, Little Goose, and Lower Granite due to work activity. Crossings are subject to close at any time and the Corps will notify the public in advance if possible. Travelers in Washington are strongly encouraged to call 888-DAM-INFO (888-326-4636) for crossing information.

 

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