Three boat locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will be temporarily closed in January to allow for routine maintenance and safety inspections.
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The S-310 Boat Lock near Clewiston is now open to public access during normal daytime operating hours, 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., effective immediately. Starting Oct. 1, the lock will be open 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Boats may now use the lock to navigate between Lake Okeechobee and the Industrial Canal and C-21 Canal.

Scheduled repairs on the S-61 Boat Lock from Lake Tohopekaliga to the C-35 Canal will take place from Monday, July 12 to Wednesday, July 28, 2021. The boat lock will be closed during this time.
All other navigational locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District remain operational.

All SFWMD boat locks are open today, Monday, July 5 and tomorrow, Tuesday, July 6, and will follow their normal operating hours. The previous Navigation Notice that was sent on 7/2/21 has been cancelled.
Visit SFWMD.gov/Navigation to get the latest information on navigation through SFWMD structures and waterways.