Maintenance work at Burrell and Apopka locks may cause delays

Boaters may experience delays as divers perform underwater work on Burrell and Apopka locks. Normal operations are expected to resume on Sept. 21.

PALATKA, Fla., Sept.11, 2024 — The St. Johns River Water Management District will perform maintenance at the Burrell and Apopka locks from Sept. 16 – 20 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The project includes mounting steel brackets to the concrete walls inside and just upstream of the lock chambers.

Underwater divers will be conducting the work, and while the contractor will strive to keep the locks open for boaters, there may be occasional delays before starting a lockage process to ensure the divers can safely exit the water.

The District acknowledges the inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation in ensuring the successful completion of these improvements.

For more information or questions, please contact the District Locks Project Manager at (386) 643-1160.

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