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12 Apr 2024
USACE Vicksburg District (MVK) Utilizes “Big Juicy” to Improve Navigation in Lake Providence, Louisiana
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Last week, a team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District’s River Operations Branch completed the removal of approximately 3,500 cubic yards of large rocks and other material from Lake Providence in northeast Louisiana.
22 Nov 2023
Red River - Lindy C. Boggs Lock Set to Reopen Saturday, November 18, 2023
Vicksburg, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is pleased to announce that the Lindy C. Boggs Lock, will resume locking vessels beginning on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. The lock will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
23 Nov 2022
USACE Vicksburg District Dredge Dubuque responds to critical dredging mission
VICKSBURG, Miss. – On November 16, 2022, the Dredge Dubuque departed the Vicksburg Harbor for a critical dredging mission along the Red River in response to low water conditions.
28 Oct 2022
USACE Vicksburg District responds to historically low water conditions on lower Mississippi River
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District is responding to historically low water conditions on the Lower Mississippi River by dredging the channel, conducting surveys, and monitoring river stages. During a temporary closure to navigation near Rosedale, Mississippi, from Oct. 27 at 4:00 p.m. to Oct. 29, the USACE Vicksburg District Dredge Jadwin will work to clear the channel. Depending on the dredge progress during the initial closure, additional closures may be needed in order to complete the work.
28 Sep 2022
USACE Vicksburg District issues update to Lindy C. Boggs Lock and Dam closure schedule
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has changed the original schedule and is postponing the reopening Lindy C. Boggs Lock and Dam (L&D) to Red River navigation on Oct. 5.
21 Apr 2022
USACE Vicksburg District temporarily closes Columbia Lock and Dam for repairs
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will temporarily close Columbia Lock and Dam (L&D) at Mile 117 to navigation on the Ouachita/Black rivers from May 9-17.

News Release Archive

USACE Vicksburg District (MVK) Utilizes “Big Juicy” to Improve Navigation in Lake Providence, Louisiana

Red River - Lindy C. Boggs Lock Set to Reopen Saturday, November 18, 2023

USACE Vicksburg District Dredge Dubuque responds to critical dredging mission

USACE Vicksburg District responds to historically low water conditions on lower Mississippi River

USACE Vicksburg District issues update to Lindy C. Boggs Lock and Dam closure schedule

USACE Vicksburg District temporarily closes Columbia Lock and Dam for repairs