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  • Locks and Dam 15 Auxiliary Lock to Open for Holiday Weekend

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the auxiliary lock at Locks and Dam 15 between Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois, will be open for public use during the upcoming 4th of July weekend. The lock will be open with dedicated staffing from noon to midnight Friday, July 3, in support of the Red, White and Boom fireworks event, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4. The auxiliary lock at Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, remains closed.

  • Road Closure over Red Rock Dam June 25-26

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam June 25-26. The closure is necessary for the ongoing rehabilitation project on the Red Rock Dam gates.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of America’s 250th birthday celebration

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in support of America’s 250th birthday celebration, July 3-5.

  • Temporary Closure of Saylorville Lake Visitor Center

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the Visitor Center at Saylorville Lake has temporarily closed for essential maintenance on the sewer system.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of its birthday, June 16.

  • Road Closure over Red Rock Dam June 9-11

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam June 9-11. The closure is necessary for the ongoing rehabilitation project on the Red Rock Dam gates.

  • Partial Closure of West Overlook Campground at Coralville Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces campsites 1-33 will be closed at the West Overlook Campground at Coralville Lake, June 8-19. The closure is needed to facilitate road replacement and repairs in the area. All other sites at West Overlook will remain open during construction. Visitors should use caution when traversing the area and obey all posted signs.

  • Road Closure over Red Rock Dam June 3-5

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam June 3-5. The closure is necessary for the ongoing rehabilitation project on the Red Rock Dam gates.