Public Notices

Navigation Notice 20-21: Intermittent closures announceme

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District
Published July 10, 2020

The previously scheduled intermittent closures at Nickajack Lock and Chickamauga Lock for TWRA performing mussel surveys have been canceled in favor of similar closures at Ft. Loudoun, Melton Hill, and Pickwick Locks. Melton Hill Lock at Clinch River mile 23.1 is closing 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST daily July 15-26, 2020; Fort Loudoun Lock at Tennessee River mile 602.3 is closing 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST daily July 15-16, 2020. Pickwick Lock at Tennessee River mile 206.7 is closing 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST daily July 29-30, 2020.

Mariners should stay clear of the area during the hours and dates listed due to divers in the water. Contact Melton Hill and Ft. Loudoun at 865-986-2762 or Pickwick Lock at 731-925-2334. These locks monitor Marine channel 13/16 with any questions or concerns.