[EXPIRED] UPDATE: Expect Lock Closures at Ortono Lock, Okeechobee Waterway, Statute Mile 94
Our thanks to Milt Baker for this update and good news for current travelers. See /155843 for the original Nav Alert. Ortona Lock is located at Okeechobee Waterway Statute Mile 94, just east of unlighted daybeacon #1 and flashing daybeacon #2
We passed through the lock two days ago and were told that the lock will continue to operate on a normal schedule until April 13 when work is expected to begin. At that time, the lock will operate as construction permits Mondays thru Fridays but the lock will be open on a normal schedule Saturdays and Sundays. Further information is available from ACE at 863-983-8101 Monday thru Friday or from the lockmaster (who seems to rarely answer the phone) during normal operating hours at 863-675-0616.
Milt Baker, Bluewater IV
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Talked to Mike at USACOE Jax , this AM,and the work on the lock will now start on April 18th.