[EXPIRED] Expect Further Delays at Ortona Lock, Okeechobee Waterway Statute Mile 94
Repairs at Ortona Lock began in June and delays are now extending the work completion date to October. Planned closures remain as earlier posted: /157554
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NTN 2016-007 Ortona Lock Approach Wall Construction Closure Extension
Notice is given that Ortona Lock approach wall construction has experienced delays requiring the Monday through Friday lock closures to be extended to 14 October 2016. This approach wall replacement project is necessary for public and vessel safety. During construction, barges, cranes, pile driving equipment and divers will be working in the lock entrance requiring operations will be restricted for safety. Vessel operators are advised to use minimal speed and caution operating in the area of barges and floating cranes. Normal Lock hours are 7 AM to 5 PM with planned closures between 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, additional locking hours may be available based on the contractors work. Call the Ortona Lock shift operator at 863-675-0616 between 7 AM and 5PM for current information.
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Erica
Erica Skolte
Public Affairs Specialist
Corporate Communications Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District
South Florida Restoration Office, West Palm Beach
Phone: 561-472-8893
Cell: 561-801-5734
erica.a.skolte@usace.army.mil
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