Soo Locks
Corps of Engineers Releases Final FY2024 Great Lakes Maintenance Program
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released its final navigation work plan for FY2024. The plan details specific amounts to be spent on dredging, structure maintenance and other priorities... Read More
New Poe Lock Arrestor Arm is Largest U.S. Civil Works Component Produced by 3D Printer
The largest U.S. civil works component produced by 3D printer has been installed on the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. In early March, the U.S. Army Corps of... Read More
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal & the Great Lakes
The Biden Administration has released its budget proposal for all federal agencies for Fiscal Year 2025, which will begin on October 1. This year’s budget process coincides with FY2024, because... Read More
Soo Locks to Open Early for 2024 Shipping Season
The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, will open the Poe Lock to all marine traffic at 6 p.m. on March 22, marking the start of the 2024 Great... Read More
Construction Continues at the Soo
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... Read More
President’s FY2024 Budget Prioritizes Great Lakes Navigation
New details have been provided about President Biden’s FY2024 budget proposal. The budget, which was released on March 9, includes several important programs for the Great Lakes region. Great Lakes Region... Read More
Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, Receives FY 23 Funding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is receiving $37 million in the Fiscal Year 2023 Work Plan for operations and maintenance (O&M) of Detroit District river and harbor... Read More
Contractor Mobilizes To New Lock at the Soo To Begin Phase 3 Construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has kicked off Phase 3 construction for the New Lock at the Soo as the contractor mobilizes to the Soo Locks. Kokosing Alberici... Read More
Calculated Improvements: Downtime Ensures Reliability at Canadian and U.S. Locks
Between December 2021 and March 2022, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) is investing more than C$75 million to complete major maintenance work for its bridges, locks and canals.... Read More
Regional Development Strategy: Congresswoman Kaptur Presents Great Lakes as One Region in New Recovery Plan
Rep. Marcy Kaptur has Ohio roots and Great Lakes vision. As a member of the U. S. House (D-Ohio), she has a plan to unite the eight Great Lakes states... Read More
In Short: News from October–December 2021
Duluth Makes Way for More Containers Investments in intermodal connections and procedures to ensure homeland security compliance have increased the Port of Duluth’s Clure Public Marine Terminal capacity to handle... Read More