To maintain reliable navigation and avoid unscheduled long-duration closures on the Illinois Waterway (IWW), the locks need to undergo scheduled major rehabilitation and maintenance. Closure of five locks for Major Maintenance (MM) and Major Rehab (MR) was completed from 1 JUL 2020 to 29 OCT 2020. Additional closures continue in FY22 and FY23. A summary of work completed is listed below.
Additional Information
Authority
OM - Operations and Maintenance
River and Harbor Act of 1930
2020 Closures Summarized Project Costs
Note: LaGrange MM/MR funding is not included in the summarized project costs shown above. Refer to separate Information Paper.
2023 Closures Summarized Project Costs
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Estimated Federal Cost
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$125.9M
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Estimated Non-Federal Cost
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N/A
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Estimated Total Project Cost
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$125.9M
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Allocations Prior to FY 2022
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$21M
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FY 2022 Allocation - Regular Appropriation
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$24.5M
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FY 2022 Allocation - -Supplemental
Appropriation
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$54.7M
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FY 2023 President’s Budget
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$22.5M
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FY 2023 Total Capability
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$22.5M
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To maintain the planned 2023 closure schedule, estimated funding needs by FY are as follows:
FY23 - $22.5M
FY24 - $3.2M
2023 Consolidated Closures - Work Items
Dresden Island Upper Miter Gates
Brandon Road Upper Miter Gates
Brandon Road Lock Bulkhead Recesses
Dresden Island Upper Miter Gate Install, Machinery, & Dewatering
Brandon Road Upper Miter Gate Installation, Machinery & Dewatering
Marseilles Electrical Crossover & Dewatering
Major Work Items Current Fiscal Year
FY 2023:
- Completion of remaining contract work and closeout of 2020 closures construction contracts.
- Completion and delivery of Dresden and Brandon Road upper miter gates.
- Awarded supply contracts for Miter Gate Gears & Machinery due to long lead times.
- Installation of two new miter gates, concrete sill, gate anchorages, and new miter gate machinery at both Brandon Road Lock and Dresden Island Lock
- Installation of new electrical crossover at Marseilles Lock