Rock Island District / Media / News Releases
Results:
Archive: 2023
Clear

  • Roadway across Red Rock Dam to close Sept. 11 for three weeks

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the full closure of Highway T15 across Red Rock Dam beginning Sept. 11 and continuing approximately three weeks. A detour will be in place during the closure.

  • Bob Shetler Campground to be Closed for 2024 Recreation Season

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the Bob Shetler Campground at Saylorville Lake will be closed throughout the 2024 recreation season to facilitate upgrades and repairs to water and sewer line systems.

  • Mississippi River Commission to host public meeting in Burlington, Iowa

    The Mississippi River Commission will host a public meeting August 15 onboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI along the Burlington, Iowa, riverfront. The meeting will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and interested parties are invited to present their concerns, ideas and issues to the Commission during the meeting.

  • Corps of Engineers to host two open house events onboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will provide two opportunities for the public to tour the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI at no cost while it’s visiting the region. Public open houses will take place: Saturday, August 12 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at River Heritage Park in downtown Davenport, Iowa Sunday, August 13 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Mississippi Riverwalk at the Port of Dubuque, in Dubuque, Iowa The vessel will be in the region as part of the Mississippi River Commission’s Low Water Inspection trip. The open houses will provide information about the importance of the Mississippi River System and the diversity of uses and users along the waterway.

  • Swimming Not Recommended at Lake Red Rock’s Whitebreast and North Overlook Beaches

    KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District is recommending no swimming

  • Roadwork Across Coralville Dam Begins July 24

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will seal the roadway across Coralville Dam July 24-28. One lane will be open with intermittent closures from West Overlook Road, across the dam, and including portions of Prairie Du Chien Road. Delays should be expected through this area.

  • Roadway closure across Red Rock Dam July 26-28

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the full closure of Highway T15 across Red Rock Dam beginning July 26 and continuing through July 28, during which time a detour will be in place.

  • North Overlook Beach to close July 10

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the North Overlook Beach at Lake Red Rock will be closed beginning July 10 and until further notice for parking lot paving.

  • Red Rock Dam roadway closure extended to June 30, continued partial and full traffic closures expected

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has extended the full closure of Highway T15 across Red Rock Dam until 3 p.m. on June 30, pending a successful strength test for the recently placed concrete.

  • USACE to host public information session for new 1,200-foot lock chamber at LaGrange Lock and Dam

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is hosting a public information session, July 11, from 6-8 p.m. to provide review of the preliminary design plan for a new 1,200-foot lock chamber being designed for the LaGrange Lock and Dam on the Illinois Waterway near Beardstown, Illinois.