News Release
| Release Number: | 06-118 |
| Dated: | 8/11/2006 |
| Contact: | Diana J. Fredlund, 503-808-4510 |
Portland, Ore. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that Bonneville Lock will be closed for unscheduled maintenance Saturday, Aug. 12, from noon to 3 p.m.
River traffic will stop at noon so the Corps of Engineers can send a diver into the lock. Earlier this week Bonneville staff noted that a log had wedged itself in the floor of the navigation lock. Divers will remove the log and check to ensure there is no damage to the lock.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is notifying shippers and cruise lines to make sure they are aware of the emergency closure. An average of 10 commercial and two recreational vehicles use the lock system on Saturdays.
Bonneville Lock and Dam is located 40 miles east of Portland. From Portland, follow Interstate 84 to exit 40 to reach Bradford Island visitor Center, or follow Washington State Route 14 to mile post 40 to visit the Washington Shore Visitor Complex.