Chicago Harbor Lock reopens

Written by Marine Log Staff
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Chicago Harbor Lock [image: USACE]

The Chicago Engineer District reports that the Chicago Harbor Lock reopened April 15 after a five-month closure to reconstruct the north chamber wall. Normal lock operations are now in place.

“Exploratory demolition was conducted and interim repairs completed,” said Tim Kroll, chief, Operations Branch. “Wall resurfacing will continue over the next two winters into the spring of 2024.”

The Chicago Harbor Lock, located in Chicago and adjacent to Navy Pier, separates the waters of Lake Michigan from the Chicago River. It is one of two entrances from the Great Lakes to the Illinois Waterway System.

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