Preserving the History of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Seattle, Washington

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Friday, October 3, 2014

Large Lock Closure

The Us Army Corps of Engineers has posted a notice for the temporary closing of the large lock.

SEATTLE – The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks large chamber will close to vessel traffic from 7 a.m., Oct. 7 to 7 p.m., Oct.  9. Follow the link below for more information.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials are test drilling for an upgrade of the large lock’s emergency closure system. The Small Lock will continue operations.