ROCK ISLAND, Illinois -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is temporarily closing the Brandon Road, Dresden Island and Marseilles locks on the Illinois Waterway, June 1, to facilitate needed repairs and maintenance. The closures are scheduled to last through Sept. 30 and are being conducted simultaneously to limit impacts to navigation.

During the closures, no vessels will be able to pass through the closed locks, however navigation on the rest of the river will remain possible and water levels will be maintained as usual throughout the season. Repairs being made during the closures include electrical system upgrades and replacement of miter gates, miter gate machinery and valves.

These closures were extensively coordinated years in advance in order to give river carriers the opportunity to plan ahead.

For detailed information on the project, the lock closure schedule and related impacts to navigation visit: www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Navigation-Status/ or contact the Rock Island District at 309-794-5729.

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