Boaters should be aware of potential boat lock closures over the next few days due to possible impacts from Hurricane Elsa
With Hurricane Elsa expected to impact South Florida early next week, some boat locks will temporarily close in order to ensure public safety, prevent damage to the locks, and aid in flood protection operations.
The S-65A Boat Lock on the Kissimmee River is temporarily closed starting today to perform required maintenance and repairs. The S-65A Boat Lock will remain closed until June 15.
SFWMD routinely conducts safety inspections for all of its structures and performs preventative maintenance. Other navigational locks will be closed for inspections and repairs in the coming weeks.
Upcoming Temporary Closures
The S-131 Boat Lock near Lakeport is temporarily closed effective immediately due to required maintenance and repairs. SFWMD will notify the public when the boat lock is reopened. All other navigational locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District on Lake Okeechobee remain operational.
The S-310 Boat Lock near Clewiston is now reopened to public access 24 hours a day, effective immediately. Hours of lock access are temporarily limited when Lake Okeechobee is higher than 15.5 feet NGVD.
