Dams’ Locks Closed For Repairs From March 2 To March 17

The navigation locks on eight Columbia and Snake river dams will be shut down for two weeks beginning March 2 for annual inspection and maintenance.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the locks will be closed to commercial and recreation vessels until March 17 at 6 a.m.

The eight locks provide a 465-mile inland waterway from the mouth of the Columbia River to Lewiston, Idaho, and allow grain, petroleum, wood and other products to travel by barge.