River Operating Conditions Tow Size Restrictions Tow-size restrictions are in effect on the Illinois River (north and south bound; effective June 12, 2026) and on the Upper Mississippi River (south bound only; effective June 9, 2026) from St. Louis to Columbus, KY. River Conditions: Illinois River: Mississippi River: Lock Outages: Arkansas River: -There will be multiple closures on the Arkansas River throughout 2026. Please reach out to MississippiDispatch@IngramBarge.com for additional information. Ohio River: -Emsworth Lock Closure (OH 6.2): Primary Chamber repairs and Auxiliary Chamber restrictions –Closure set for 4/27 – 9/4 -Cannelton Lock Closure (OH 720): The Aux. chamber will be closed for repairs to the emergency gate. — Closure set for 5/5 – 7/7/26 Cumberland River: -Barkley Lock will be closed to make repairs to the miter gates. Traffic may pass by taking the alt. route via KY Lock and Barkley Canal. –Closure set for 8/10 – 9/30 Tennessee River: -Kentucky Lock will be closed Monday, June 15, 2026 through Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to facilitate downstream miter gate gearbox replacement Gulf Activity: Calcasieu lock is having daytime closures Mon – Fri from 0700 -1900 until Sept. 18. The river gauge at Baton Rouge is on the rise; it is expected to crest around July 5-6, near 26 feet.
While we strive to ensure accuracy of this information, at times the situation can be dynamic and changing quickly. Therefore, we recommend that you consult with the appropriate Ingram contact for critical shipments that may be affected by these notices before making decisions.
Last updated: 2026-07-02 18:33:18
Lock Delays
ARKANSAS
- Location
- JAMES W. TRIMBLE LOCK
- MP
- 292.8
- From
- 15/06/2026 07:00am
- To
- 30/09/2026 07:00pm
- Reason
- Lock will be closed to traffic, 0700-1900 daily, Mon-Sat. The lock will be open to traffic outside of those hours, daily. Tows will be restricted to 70' widths during construction window.
- Location
- OZARK – JETA TAYLOR LOCK
- MP
- 256.8
- From
- 15/06/2026 07:00am
- To
- 30/09/2026 07:00pm
- Reason
- Lock will be closed to traffic, 0700-1900 daily, Mon-Sat. The lock will be open to traffic outside of those hours, daily. Tows will be restricted to 70' widths during construction window.
- Location
- DARDANELLE LOCK
- MP
- 205.5
- From
- 15/06/2026 07:00am
- To
- 30/09/2026 07:00pm
- Reason
- Lock will be closed to traffic, 0700-1900 daily, Mon-Sat. The lock will be open to traffic outside of those hours, daily. Tows will be restricted to 70' widths during construction window.
- Location
- ARTHUR V.ORMOND LOCK
- MP
- 176.9
- From
- 15/06/2026 07:00am
- To
- 30/09/2026 07:00pm
- Reason
- Lock will be closed to traffic, 0700-1900 daily, Mon-Sat. The lock will be open to traffic outside of those hours, daily. Tows will be restricted to 70' widths during construction window.
- Location
- TOAD SUCK FERRY LOCK
- MP
- 155.9
- From
- 15/06/2026 07:00am
- To
- 30/09/2026 07:00pm
- Reason
- Lock will be closed to traffic, 0700-1900 daily, Mon-Sat. The lock will be open to traffic outside of those hours, daily. Tows will be restricted to 70' widths during construction window.
- Location
- MURRAY LOCK
- MP
- 125.4
- From
- 15/06/2026 07:00am
- To
- 30/09/2026 07:00pm
- Reason
- Lock will be closed to traffic, 0700-1900 daily, Mon-Sat. The lock will be open to traffic outside of those hours, daily. Tows will be restricted to 70' widths during construction window.
CUMBERLAND RIVER
- Location
- BARKLEY LOCK
- MP
- 30.6
- From
- 10/08/2026 06:00am
- To
- 30/09/2026 06:00pm
- Reason
- Barkley Lock will be closed to make repairs to the miter gates. Traffic may pass by taking the alt route via KY Lock and Barkley Canal. Nav Notice# 213653
GULF WEST INTRCST WW
- Location
- CALCASIEU LOCK
- MP
- 238.5
- From
- 20/05/2026 12:00am
- To
- 18/09/2026 11:59pm
- Reason
- Calcasieu Lock North Chamberwall Replacement beginning on 20 May 2026 through approximately 18 September 2026 there will be daytime closures 07:00-19:00 (M-F), with nighttime width restictions of 54'.
KANAWHA RIVER
- Location
- LONDON LOCK (2)
- MP
- 82.8
- From
- 30/06/2026 12:00am
- To
- 01/03/2027 11:59pm
- Reason
- The main lock chamber remains closed until further notice. Updates to this notice will be published as they become available.
OHIO RIVER
- Location
- NEWBURGH LOCK
- MP
- 776.1
- From
- 03/08/2026 12:00am
- To
- 27/08/2026 11:59pm
- Reason
- The Auxiliary (600 ft) Chamber will be closed from 03 August through 27 August 2026 for repairs to the miter gates. All traffic will use the Main (1200 ft) Chamber during this time.
- Location
- NEWBURGH LOCK
- MP
- 776.1
- From
- 28/08/2026 12:00am
- To
- 08/10/2026 11:59pm
- Reason
- The Main (1200 ft) and Auxiliary (600 ft) Chambers will have intermittent closures from 28 August through 08 October 2026 for repairs to the hydraulic systems. One chamber will remain in service to pass traffic at all times.
- Location
- OLMSTEAD LOCK
- MP
- 964.6
- From
- 03/10/2026 12:00am
- To
- 13/11/2026 11:59pm
- Reason
- The River Chamber (1200 ft) will be closed from Oct. 3rd through Nov. 13, 2026 for dewatering and repairs to the miter gates. All traffic will use the Land Chamber (1200 ft) during this time.
- Location
- EMSWORTH LOCK
- MP
- 6.2
- From
- 27/04/2026 06:00am
- To
- 04/09/2026 11:59pm
- Reason
- USACE will be performing maintenance in the primary chamber, however there will be intermittent closures of the primary AND auxiliary chamber during this time. The primary chamber will be restricted to a maximum tow width of 78 feet. Notice# 213093
PORT ALLEN CANAL
- Location
- BAYOU SORREL LOCK
- MP
- 36.7
- From
- 26/05/2026 06:30am
- To
- 03/07/2026 06:00pm
- Reason
- Daytime closures (06:30-18:00) beginning 26 May 2026 though approximately 3 July 2026 (M-F) for guide wall repairs.
TENNESSEE-TOMBIGBEE
- Location
- GLOVER WILKINS LOCK
- MP
- 376.3
- From
- 09/09/2026 06:00am
- To
- 10/10/2026 06:00pm
- Reason
- The lock will be closed for 30 days to perform critical maintenance activities.
- Location
- AMORY LOCK
- MP
- 371.1
- From
- 10/09/2026 06:00am
- To
- 10/10/2026 06:00pm
- Reason
- Lock closed for 30 days to perform critical maintenance activities.
River Stages
ARKANSAS (ARK)
| Location | Stage | Change | Forecast 1 | Forecast 2 | Forecast 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren | 20.33 | 0.03 | 19.9 | 19.7 | 19.8 |
| Ozark | 339.78 | 1.01 | 338.7 | 338.7 | 338.9 |
| Dardanelle | 4.64 | 0.2 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Morrilton | 9.73 | 0.36 | 10 | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Toad Suck | 250.02 | 0.21 | 249.8 | 250.3 | 249.8 |
| Little Rock | 7.28 | -0.39 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Pine Bluff | 31.17 | -0.17 | 31.3 | 31.2 | 31.2 |
| Pendleton | 26.84 | 0.18 | 26.5 | 26.5 | 26.5 |
CUMBERLAND RIVER (CUM)
| Location | Stage | Change | Forecast 1 | Forecast 2 | Forecast 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 18.62 | 0.98 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.2 |
| Clarksville | 28.64 | -0.41 | 28.8 | 28.6 | 28.1 |
ILLINOIS WATERWAY (IR)
| Location | Stage | Change | Forecast 1 | Forecast 2 | Forecast 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris | 9.54 | 0.32 | 11.1 | 10 | 8.6 |
| LaSalle | 16.62 | 0.5 | 18 | 18.1 | 17 |
| Peoria | 11.43 | 0.42 | 11.8 | 12.4 | 13 |
| Beardstown | 11.37 | -0.22 | 11.5 | 11.8 | 12.2 |
| Hardin | 22.3 | 0.33 | 23 | 24.1 | 24.5 |
LOWER MISSISSIPPI (LMR)
| Location | Stage | Change | Forecast 1 | Forecast 2 | Forecast 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Madrid | 18.24 | 1.48 | 18.5 | 19.2 | 20 |
| Caruthersville | 19.48 | 0.79 | 19.6 | 20.4 | 21.1 |
| Memphis | 12.25 | -0.41 | 12.4 | 13.1 | 14 |
| Helena | 19.03 | -0.71 | 19 | 19 | 19.3 |
| Ark City | 20.21 | -0.46 | 20.2 | 20 | 19.9 |
| Greenville | 30.45 | -0.57 | 30.6 | 30.4 | 30.2 |
| Vicksburg | 29.43 | -0.75 | 29.7 | 29.5 | 29.3 |
| Natchez | 40.2 | -0.81 | 40 | 39.8 | 39.6 |
| Red Rvr Ld | 43.5 | -0.98 | 43.2 | 42.8 | 42.6 |
| Baton Rouge | 27.57 | -0.95 | 27 | 26.5 | 26.2 |
| Donaldsville | 18.35 | -0.8 | 18 | 17.6 | 17.3 |
| Reserve | 13.93 | -0.69 | 13.7 | 13.3 | 13.1 |
| New Orleans | 9.94 | -0.47 | 9.8 | 9.5 | 9.3 |
MISSOURI RIVER (MO)
| Location | Stage | Change | Forecast 1 | Forecast 2 | Forecast 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles | 17.27 | -0.69 | 19.6 | 19.7 | 18.2 |
MONONGAHELA RIVER (MON)
| Location | Stage | Change | Forecast 1 | Forecast 2 | Forecast 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 11.53 | -0.64 | 11.3 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Braddock | 12.17 | -0.08 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Grays Landing | 10.87 | -0.09 | 10.8 | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Charleroi | 12 | -1.1 | 11.2 | 10.5 | 10.7 |
OHIO RIVER (OH)
| Location | Stage | Change | Forecast 1 | Forecast 2 | Forecast 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAlpine LWR | 17.64 | 2.63 | 17.7 | 17.5 | 16.2 |
| McAlpine UPR | 12.99 | 0.12 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13 |
| Cincinnati | 27.48 | -0.79 | 27.4 | 27 | 26.6 |
| Maysville | 34.36 | 0.27 | 33.9 | 33.9 | 33.9 |
| Greenup | 18.42 | -0.02 | 15 | 14.5 | 14 |
| Huntington | 26.16 | 0.43 | 25.1 | 25.1 | 25.1 |
| Pt Pleasant | 25.67 | 0.4 | 25.2 | 25.1 | 25 |
| Racine | 15.42 | 1.28 | 13.4 | 13.2 | 13 |
| Parkersburg | 21.53 | 0.13 | 21.2 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Marietta | 16.29 | 0.26 | 15.9 | 15.8 | 15.7 |
| Wheeling | 16.16 | -0.31 | 16.2 | 16.1 | 16 |
| Pike Island | 13.61 | -0.14 | 13.6 | 13.3 | 13.1 |
| Montgomery | 12.95 | -0.48 | 13.2 | 13 | 12.8 |
| Pittsburgh | 16.27 | -0.69 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Dashields | 14.29 | -0.49 | 14.4 | 14.2 | 14.1 |
| Paducah | 17.92 | 1.62 | 17 | 18.4 | 19.2 |
| Smithland | 16.9 | 1.5 | 16.6 | 18 | 18.8 |
| Shawneetown | 19.8 | -0.31 | 21.3 | 22.1 | 21.9 |
| JT Meyer | 20.64 | -0.06 | 21.1 | 21.8 | 21.7 |
| Evansville | 18.34 | 0.52 | 20.1 | 20.5 | 19.1 |
| Cannelton | 15.25 | 3.44 | 15.2 | 15.3 | 14.3 |
| Cairo | 29.13 | 1.94 | 29.6 | 30.5 | 31.3 |
PORT ALLEN CANAL (PAC)
| Location | Stage | Change | Forecast 1 | Forecast 2 | Forecast 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intracoastal Waterway 2 SSE Bayou Sorrel Lock | 9 | -0.4 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.6 |
UPPER MISSISSIPPI (UMR)
| Location | Stage | Change | Forecast 1 | Forecast 2 | Forecast 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul | 4.38 | -0.28 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| LaCrosse | 5.96 | -0.02 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Dubuque | 11.01 | -0.34 | 10.8 | 10.6 | 10.4 |
| Lock 15 | 10.64 | -0.36 | 10.7 | 10.3 | 10.2 |
| Keokuk | 12.31 | 0.05 | 12.4 | 12 | 11.5 |
| Quincy | 15.89 | 0.72 | 15.9 | 16 | 15.5 |
| Hannibal | 17.03 | 1.08 | 16.8 | 16.7 | 16.2 |
| Lock 24 | 25.52 | 1.15 | 25.7 | 26.2 | 26.1 |
| Grafton | 16.92 | 0.33 | 17.4 | 18 | 18.4 |
| Mel Price | 14.69 | -0.09 | 15.3 | 16.4 | 17.3 |
| St Louis | 19.12 | -0.29 | 19.7 | 21.1 | 22 |
| Chester | 21.84 | -0.47 | 21.8 | 22.6 | 23.7 |
| Cape Girardea | 27.07 | -0.05 | 26.6 | 27.1 | 28.2 |
| Cairo | 29.13 | 1.94 | 29.6 | 30.5 | 31.3 |
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