Navigation Notice: Four SFWMD Navigation Locks to Temporarily Close for Inspections
Nov. 7, 2018
Okeechobee, FL - A dive team from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will conduct a series of underwater inspections on District navigation locks to help ensure continued operation of these structures for boaters. To facilitate the inspections, four locks on the Kissimmee River and the north shore of Lake Okeechobee will be temporarily closed on the following dates:
| Navigation Lock | Location | County | Date(s) Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-65E | Kissimmee River | Okeechobee/ Glades |
Nov. 26-27 |
| S-127 | Buckhead Ridge | Glades | Nov. 28 |
| S-131 | Lakeport | Glades | Nov. 29 |
| S-135 | J&S Fish Camp | Martin | Dec. 3 |
To get the latest information on navigation through SFWMD structures and waterways, visit www.sfwmd.gov/navigation.