CANAVERAL LOCK RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATIONS
East and west approach wall construction is complete and operations at Canaveral Lock have returned to normal hours. Vessels may lock through between 6 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. daily.
Repairs impact operations at Ortona Lock
Boaters on the Okeechobee Waterway that they could encounter delays as they navigate through Ortona Lock due to repairs. An alternate locking schedule that will be in effect during replacement of guide walls on either side of the lock when work obstructs the navigation channel or whenever divers are in the area. The repair work is expected to last through the rest of the summer.
As necessary during the repair period, the Corps will operate the lock on the following alternate schedule:
7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Lock open
7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Closed for repairs
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lock open
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed for repairs
4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Lock open
The alternate schedule above only applies Monday through Friday. The Corps will operate the lock on demand from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays, with last lockage beginning at 4:30 p.m.
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Okeechobee Waterway Lock Hours (as of April 2015)
Okeechobee Waterway Lock Operating Hours
7 a.m. - 5 p.m., with last lockage beginning at 4:40 p.m.
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Canaveral Lock 321-783-5421
St Lucie Lock & Dam 772-287-2665
Port Mayaca Lock & Dam 561-924-2858
Moore Haven Lock & Dam 863-946-0414
Ortona Lock & Dam 863-675-0616
WP Franklin Lock & Dam 239-694-5451