Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that if current weather conditions persist and the levels of Lake Okeechobee continue to recede, the South Florida Water Management District (District) will close four navigation locks on the north shore for safety reasons.
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The S-65A Boat Lock on the Kissimmee River in Polk County will temporarily close next week for a routine inspection.
The boat lock will close at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, and will remain closed until 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Boaters will not be able to lock through the structure and should make alternate plans.
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The S-65 Boat Lock on Lake Kissimmee in Osceola County near the Polk County line will temporarily close next week for a routine inspection.
The boat lock will close at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2025, and will remain closed until 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Boaters will not be able to lock through the structure and should make alternate plans.
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The S-127 Boat Lock in Glades County will reopen to navigation on Thursday, February 13, at 5:30 a.m. The boat lock was closed for maintenance. The boat lock will be open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.