UPDATE: The small locks are now operational (1:25 p.m. Nov. 8, 2016)
SEATTLE -- The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks are out of service for vessels due to an electrical issue in the small locks.
The large locks were closed November 7 for annual maintenance and the electrical issue shut down the remaining small lock service. A maintenance crew is working to resolve the problem. The small locks are closed until further notice. The large locks are scheduled to reopen Nov. 23.
The locks grounds are still open to the public.
For updates and more information about activities at the Locks, visit the Locks’ Web site at http://bit.ly/BallardLocks. Also follow the Locks on Facebook and Twitter, http://twitter.com/ChittendenLocks.
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Release no. 10-041