Locks expected to reopen Monday if conditions warrant

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will close all navigational locks it maintains to public access starting Saturday morning to ensure the safety of the boating public and prevent damage to the locks. Below is a list of the affected locks with corresponding closure dates and times.

The following locks will close at the end of regular operating hours on Friday, July 31: 

• Okeechobee County: S-193 boat lock, Taylor Creek
• Martin County: S-135 boat lock, J&S Fish Camp
• Okeechobee County: G-36 boat lock, Henry Creek
• Okeechobee County: S-193 boat lock, Taylor Creek
• Okeechobee County: S-65D boat lock, Kissimmee River
• Okeechobee County: S-65E boat lock, Kissimmee River
• Glades County: S-127 boat lock, Buckhead Ridge and S-131 boat lock, Lakeport

The following locks will close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 1:

• Hendry County: S-310 boat lock, Clewiston

The following locks will close at the end of normal operational hours on Saturday, August 1:

• Polk County: S-65 boat lock, Lake Kissimmee
• Polk County: S-65A boat lock, Kissimmee River
• Polk County: S-61 boat lock, Lake Tohopekaliga

The locks are expected to reopen as conditions warrant after Hurricane Isaias passes South Florida. To learn more about all locks and structures maintained by SFWMD for Navigation CLICK HERE.

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The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern part of the state. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Our mission is to safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders.