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"and they're off"! I read where they compare this experience to riding in an elevator. This was the last day for this Sault Lock to be open/closed for business until spring so our timing couldn't have been better.
The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, close annually for critical winter maintenance, typically from mid-January (around the 15th) to late March (around the 25th), shutting down Great Lakes shipping, with specific dates varying slightly each year based on ice conditions and repair schedules. This winter closure allows the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform major upkeep, like working on lock gates, bridges, and other infrastructure, ensuring the locks are ready for the busy spring opening.
The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, close annually for critical winter maintenance, typically from mid-January (around the 15th) to late March (around the 25th), shutting down Great Lakes shipping, with specific dates varying slightly each year based on ice conditions and repair schedules. This winter closure allows the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform major upkeep, like working on lock gates, bridges, and other infrastructure, ensuring the locks are ready for the busy spring opening.