NOTICE TO NAVIGATION INTERESTS
                                                                            

Okeechobee Waterway

REFERENCE:
a.     33 CFR Navigation and Navigable Waters
1. Notice to Navigation

Notice is given that Moore Haven Lock and Dam will be closed for critical repairs on lakeside sector gates. On August 8 and 9, divers will be inspecting gates and bulkhead slots. Closures will be intermittent, with lockages between dives. There will be full closures from August 10 through August 15. In the event of tropical storm activity, the closure time may be adjusted.

2.  Contact Information

For up to date Lock information, contact the shift operator 7 AM to 5 PM at:

                St Lucie Lock & Dam 772-287-2665 or 863-662-9148

                Port Mayaca Lock & Dam 561-924-2858 or 863-662-9424

                Moore Haven Lock & Dam 863-946-0414 or 863-662-9533

                Ortona Lock & Dam 863-675-0616 or 863- 662-9846

                WP Franklin Lock & Dam 239-694-5451 or 863-662-9908

                Canaveral Lock 321-783-5421 or 863-662-0298 (6 AM to 9:30 PM)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Point of Contact is William Keeney at 863-368-9086.

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Gary L.Hipkins
Chief Navigation & Flood Risk Management
South Florida Operations