The US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District will be opening the three locks on the upper Monongahela, May 25-26 for a special event. The Morgantown, Opekiska and Hildebrand Locks will be open to recreational boaters from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
The locks will also be open for special events June 22-23 and October 5-6.
Opekiska and Hildebrand are normally open to commercial traffic by appointment only. Normal operating hours at Morgantown are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For media inquiries, contact the Public Affairs Office at 412-395-7500 or email: celrp-pa@usace.army.mil.
Release no. NR 13-141