SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— The Soo Locks are closing to traffic this weekend for maintenance.
Officials say operations will cease at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, or until commercial traffic halts.
The Army Corps of Engineers has several projects to complete before reopening the Poe Lock in March. The team will install a temporary panel bridge across the Poe Lock. The bridge will provide the ability to mobilize materials and equipment to the job sites throughout the winter closure.
The MacArthur Lock is scheduled to open April 24th.
The locks will reopen at 12:01 a.m. on March 25th. Federal regulation establishes the operating season based on the feasibility of vessels operating during typical Great Lakes ice conditions.
