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Navigation Notice 21-13: Wilson Main Lock closing May 4-13

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District
Published April 6, 2021

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces Wilson Lock at Tennessee River mile 259.4 in Florence, Alabama, is closing 7 a.m. CDT Tuesday, May 4 through 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2021 for repairs to a damaged closure structure. 

The repair must be completed prior to a scheduled maintenance dewatering in February 2022. The two-chamber auxiliary lock is remaining open for the duration of the closure. Helper boat protocols are in effect during the main chamber closure. Call Clay Askew at 256-764-5223 or contact via e-mail at matthew.c.askew@usace.army.mil  for more information.