1 Jul 2025

Olmsted Locks and Dam temporarily closed due to navigation accident on the Ohio River

UPDATE: Locking has resumed and the river has reopened to navigation traffic.The Ohio River is

11 Mar 2025

USACE withdraws Record of Decision for CAWS DMMP, pursues alternative solutions

The State of Illinois recently informed the USACE that it would oppose the plan for vertical expansion. In response, the USACE has opted to withdraw its record of decision and will work with the State of Illinois, the City of Chicago, and the Illinois International Port District to explore whether there are sustainable and feasible alternatives.

18 Dec 2024

USACE completes maintenance at Smithland Locks and Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District successfully completed maintenance at Smithland

2 Feb 2024

Corps holds Damen Silos Section 106 Public Meeting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facilitated a meeting on Thursday February 1st, 2024 to gather public comments for consideration as they move through the Section 106 permitting process regarding the proposed demolition of structures at 2900 S. Damen Ave. often referred to as the Damen Silos.

24 Jan 2024

Chicago District Section 106 Public Meeting for the “Damen Silos” permit review

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District (Corps) holding a Section 106 Public Meeting for the “Damen Silos” permit review.

16 Nov 2022

LRD Hosts Industry Day 2022

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division is hosting our annual Industry Day event both virtually and in-person at the Marriott River Center in Covington, KY on December 1, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.

19 Apr 2022

Temporary lock closures to begin May 9 at Brandon Road Lock on the Illinois Waterway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will begin daytime closures of the Brandon Road Lock located in Joliet, Illinois, beginning May 9 to facilitate installation of bulkhead recesses which will later be used to perform critical maintenance on the lock in 2023.

18 Nov 2021

Meet Our Team: Chicago Lock Operators

Two of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District's best and brightest Chicago Lock operators: Richard Munoz Jr., and Justin Detert, discuss their careers with USACE, explain why they like what they do, and highlight facts about the lock.

1 Sep 2021

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15 Jul 2021

Public Input Sought on Pool 12 Forestry Habitat Restoration Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program partners are in the early stages of planning for a habitat rehabilitation project in Pool 12 of the Mississippi River and are seeking public input through Aug. 14.