Okeechobee Waterway all locks open returning to normal operations on Aug. 31

Posted 8/30/23

Notice is given that all locks along the Okeechobee Waterway are open and returning to...

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Okeechobee Waterway all locks open returning to normal operations on Aug. 31

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a. 33 CFR Navigation and Navigable Waters

1. Notice to Navigation

Notice is given that all locks along the Okeechobee Waterway are open and returning to normal operation hours as of 31 August, following Hurricane Idalia.

Normal locking hours: Okeechobee Waterway Locks from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last lockage starts at 4:30 p.m.), Canaveral Harbor Lock 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

2. Contact Information

For up-to-date Lock information, contact the shift operator 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at:

• St Lucie Lock & Dam 772-287-2665 or 863-662-9148
• Port Mayaca Lock & Dam 561-924-2858 or 863-662-9424

• Julian Keen, Jr. Lock & Dam 863-946-0414 or 863-662-9533
• Ortona Lock & Dam 863-675-0616 or 863- 662-9846
• W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam 239-694-5451 or 863-662-9908
• Canaveral Lock 321-783-5421 or 863-662-0298 (6 AM to 9:30 PM)

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