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.