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  • Lockport Lock Scheduled Closure for Critical Repair

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will conduct critical repairs to Lockport Lock and Dam requiring a scheduled closure of the lock chamber from March 31 through May 19, 2026.

  • Building Infrastructure Not Paperwork: Montgomery Locks and Dam batch plant lab gets certified

    Let’s start with some basics, concrete versus cement. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they shouldn’t be – and they are definitely NOT the same thing. Cement is a powder made from limestone and clay, used as a binder. Concrete is a mixture of cement, water, sand, and aggregates such as gravel, forming a strong construction material. In short, cement is a key ingredient in concrete. Concrete is a key ingredient in the construction of a new lock chamber at Montgomery Locks and Dam on the Ohio River.

  • Army engineers upgrade Fort Jackson infrastructure, completing new gear distribution center

    The new facility is the gateway for the soldiers before they start basic combat training. For the past 40-plus years at Fort Jackson, staff issued gear in four separate buildings throughout the reception battalion’s footprint. Now, thanks to the upgraded 99,539 square foot facility built by Charleston District that opened its doors March 23, everything is under one roof.

  • Adams named chief of Engineering and Construction Division for USACE Little Rock District

    – Karyn Adams was recently named chief of the Engineering and Construction Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District. Adams replaces DeJuan Carter, who retired from federal service in September 2025.

  • Building Quality from the Ground Up: Japan District's C3 Conference Strengthens Construction Excellence

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Japan Engineer District (JED) strengthened its commitment to construction excellence and quality assurance during their Construction Division’s recent “C3 Conference,” a three-day event held at the Camp Zama Community Club that brought together professionals from across the district and beyond. The conference - short for Construction, Contracting, and Counsel - served as a focused forum for collaboration, training, and alignment among JED personnel responsible for delivering high-quality infrastructure in support of U.S. Forces Japan.

  • USACE, Fort Hunter Liggett break ground on new Network Enterprise Center

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett and project partners March 9 for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on a new Network Enterprise Center that will modernize and consolidate installation network operations.

  • Stockton Lake boat ramp and fishing dock to temporarily close for major repairs

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announces the temporary closure of the Crabtree Cove Boat Ramp and Fishing Dock at Stockton Lake. The closure is scheduled to begin on March 16, 2026, to allow for significant repairs to the boat ramp maneuver area. During the construction period, no public use of the ramp or dock will be permitted. The project is necessary to address substantial damage caused by years of flood inundation and wave action, which has led to cracking and damage of the existing asphalt surface. The repair project will involve milling the current asphalt and replacing it with a more durable concrete surface to ensure long-term stability and safety for all users.

  • UPDATE: Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

    USACE Kansas City District highlights potential for improved support for flood risk management mission Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority water resources projects that will provide the greatest benefits to the nation, shorten permitting timelines, and reduce or eliminate extraneous regulations and paperwork that slow USACE’s delivery of Civil Works projects and programs.

  • USACE awards Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project’s final contract

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 13, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the award of the Approach Wall and Decommissioning Contract yesterday to C.J. Mahan Construction Company LLC. This is the final contract to complete the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project at Tennessee River mile 471 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

  • New Fort Campbell child development center modernizes care for Army families

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, recently completed a comprehensive renovation of the Child Development Center at Fort Campbell. This facility, known as “CDC 3071,” with a contract cost of $13.6 million, provides a modernized, safe and state-of-the-art environment for the youngest members of the Fort Campbell community.