Overview
- Subzero temperatures have iced the Ohio River, threatening a waterway that moves fuel, chemicals and grain.
- Crews are cycling lock chambers, opening and closing gates, and using bubbler systems to displace and flush ice and debris.
- A 16-person team at Markland Locks and Dam is working around the clock to keep channels clear and prevent delays.
- The Corps reports no unexpected closures across its area, with Willow Island’s two chambers temporarily shut since Jan. 28 due to ice.
- Teams are closely monitoring conditions with the U.S. Coast Guard and plan to continue ice-management operations while the deep freeze persists.