LNM: Width Restriction, Ortona Lock, Okeechobee Waterway Statute Mile 94
Ortona Lock is located at Okeechobee Waterway Statute Mile 94, just east of unlighted daybeacon #1 and flashing daybeacon #2. No estimated time of repair is given. Our thanks to Specialist Erica Skolte for this notice.
Notice to Navigation 2020-016: Okeechobee Waterway – Ortona Lock 25-foot width restriction
NOTICE TO NAVIGATION INTERESTS
Date: 11/04/2020
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT
ATTN: CESAJ-OD-SN
PO Box 4970
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32232-0019
863-983-8101
NOTICE NUMBER: 2020-016
WATERWAY: OKEECHOBEE WATERWAY
EFFECTIVE: 11/04/2020
POC: http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Navigation/NoticestoNavigation.aspx
OKEECHOBEE WATERWAY
ORTONA LOCK & DAM
REFERENCE:
a.33 CFR Navigation and Navigable Waters
1.Notice to Navigation
The Ortona Lock and Dam will have a width restriction of 25 feet until further notice. This restriction is due to mechanical failure. Crews are currently assessing the situation. No estimated time of repair currently available.
The South Florida Operations Office advises all vessels to monitor the Jacksonville District website for any changes or updates.
- Point of Contact is Bill Keeney at 863- 368-9086
//SIGNED//
Gary L. Hipkins
Chief, Navigation
South Florida Operations Office
Thanks for getting the word out!
Be safe!
Erica
Erica Skolte
Public Affairs Specialist
Corporate Communications Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Palm Beach Gardens
OFFICE PHONE 561-340-1527
Cell: 561-801-5734
Twitter @JaxStrong
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