Chittenden Locks small chamber closing for maintenance

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SEATTLE DISTRICT
Published Feb. 25, 2022

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks small chamber will close to marine traffic 5:30 a.m. February 28 through 5 p.m. March 14, 2022.

Foot traffic will not be affected during the small chamber closure and the large lock will continue around-the-clock operations for vessels. Lock wall staff will get commercial traffic through as quickly as possible.

All pleasure boats will use the large lock and boaters should be prepared with appropriate equipment and crew. Mariners may experience delays, depending on passage demand. Large lock requirements include long lines and fenders on board. Kayakers are not allowed to use the large lock chamber.

Current locking through information is available at: https://go.usa.gov/xzCrR

Most machinery and equipment, including gates and valves, are original to the facility. The annual closure gives dam safety experts and maintenance staff the chance to dry out the chambers for thorough inspections and to make necessary repairs. The routine maintenance is important to project safety and continued operation.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owns and operates the Chittenden Locks. The busiest in the nation, nearly 40,000 vessels lock through each year.

For information about scheduled and projected Chittenden Locks closures visit https://go.usa.gov/xVtpE. For other activities visit the Locks’ Web site at https://go.usa.gov/xppsZ. Also follow the Locks on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/chittendenlocks and www.twitter.com/chittendenlocks.


Contact
Dallas Edwards
206-764-6958
dallas.d.edwards@usace.army.mil

Release no. 22-003