Nightly river closure for dredging at Lower Chain of Rocks Canal, Augusta MO
Road ClosureThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is performing dredging at the Lower Chain of Rocks Canal. The river will be closed nightly to navigation from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. during the operation period from September 19 to October 2, 2025.
Audio|Source: Mississippi River Marine St Louis Area
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dredge Goetz will start dragging at the lower chain of a rock canal entrance mile marker 1884 Upper Mississippi River on Friday evening, September 19, 2025 at 1700, and is estimated to be complete on October 2nd, 2025.
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Robyn Chase on us.
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Due to the width of the channel at Marlmarker-184 Upper Mississippi River and for safe and efficient dredging operations, a nightly river closure for navigation toes has been coordinated with industry and the U.S.
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Coast Guard.
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The following daily schedule will be used.
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River closed for dredging, 1700-0-700.
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River open for transit, 0,700, 2,700.
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If needed, the U.S.
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Army Corps of Engineers, Judge Goetz, can be contacted on Marine Channel 13 or 16.
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Locks 27 will manage the draft a queue for efficient movement past the Drash Goet and through Locks 27.
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Contact Locks 27 on Marine Channel 12.
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All navigation interests should be alert for and abide by any special instructions that may be issued by the Lockmaster's break.
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Location mentioned:
Lower St, Augusta, MO 63332
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