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January 11, 2024
The Soo Locks will close on Monday, Jan. 15 for annual season maintenance as most of the shipping season pauses on the Great Lakes.
January 4, 2024
Contract Option 1B is for the construction of the lock wall monoliths, which are very large concrete wall portions that make up the sides of the chamber along the north and south side of the lock chamber.
December 30, 2023
From arson to new housing projects, here are our top five stories of the year.
August 18, 2023
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Lock at the Soo project remains on schedule as major construction continues with phases 2 and 3 this season. Joint ventures Kokosing-Alberici (Upstream Approach Walls, Phase 2), and Kokosing, Alberici, Traylor (New Lock, Phase 3) have a busy construction season ahead of them.
August 11, 2023
To show support for the ongoing project, Senator Debbie Stabenow visited the Soo Locks Wednesday.
June 12, 2023
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Lock at the Soo project remains on schedule as major construction continues with phases 2 and 3
June 9, 2023
Phase 3 includes demolishing the existing Sabin Lock, excavation of bedrock, and constructing the New Lock. The estimated completion date for Phase 3 is summer 2030.
March 20, 2023
Michigan's Soo Locks in Sault St. Marie are set to reopen March 25, 2023, marking the start of The Great Lakes Shipping Season.
March 19, 2023
Michigan's Soo Locks in Sault St. Marie are set to reopen March 25, 2023, marking the start of The Great Lakes Shipping Season.
March 19, 2023
Michigan's Soo Locks in Sault St. Marie are set to reopen March 25, 2023, marking the start of The Great Lakes Shipping Season.