Due to the updated forecast of Tropical Storm Ian, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will close all navigational locks starting on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 6:00pm, instead of Monday, September 26 at the end of operating hours.
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will close all navigational locks starting Tuesday, September 27 in preparation of Tropical Storm Ian.
The following locks will close at the end of operating hours on Monday, September 26, 2022.

GLADES COUNTY, Fla. - The Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will temporarily close to navigation starting Tuesday, August 9, 2022 for maintenance. The boat lock is expected to reopen by Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Other boat locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District will remain open during this time period.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. - The Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore is now open to navigation. The routine maintenance work is complete.
Anglers and boaters may access local waterways from several access points through public boat ramps. Visit FWC’s Boat Ramp Finder to find one near you.