13 Nov 2019

Corps reopens Allegheny River Lock and Dam 2 after $6.6 million rehab

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that Allegheny River Lock and Dam 2 will return to normal operations Nov. 14 after a $6,619,369 rehabilitation.

9 May 2017

Waterway groups gather for first LockFest!

The Pittsburgh District and its waterways partners are hosting the first ever water safety LockFest 2017. At the event, attendees will learn how to lock through navigation facilities and watch live locking demonstrations, discover water safety tips, talk to tow operators, brush up on boating regulations, and gain knowledge on how to navigate our rivers safely. Bobber, the Water Safety Dog will attend and exhibits from our partners will be available.

16 Dec 2016

Corps to re-open Ohio River lock to navigation Saturday

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Pittsburgh is set to resume navigation operations tomorrow starting at 8 a.m. at the New Cumberland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River.

13 Dec 2016

Hydraulic system failure at Ohio River lock halts river navigation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Pittsburgh is alerting commercial navigation companies that operations at the New Cumberland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River, eight miles south of Wellsville, Ohio, halted after crews noticed a sheen inside the facility's main chamber.