ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Army Corps is ready to reopen four locks at its Upper Mississippi dams on schedule after winter maintenance. This is in plenty of time for spring shipping. The locks had been closed December 4. Opening Wednesday:
> Lock and Dam 2 (Hastings): Closed for dewatering for inspection and concrete repairs.
> Lock and Dam 4 (Alma): Closed to update circular structures at the end of the guide-wall and other repairs.
Opening March 16:
> Lock and Dam 3 (Red Wing): Closed to inspect the riverbend foundations and to install new forms.
> Lock and Dam 7 (Dresbach): Closed for guide-wall maintenance fand or divers to inspect foundations and to install forms.