Early start at the Soo Locks: Poe Lock now set to open for season on March 21
The Poe Lock was originally going to open for commercial traffic later this month, but the opening schedule has been moved up to Friday, March 21.
Soo Locks to open early, kick off 2025 shipping season next week
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The Soo Locks will open a few days early this season, kicking off the 2025 Great Lakes shipping season at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 21. Soo Locks Park will be open for spectators to view the first ships of the season passing through the Poe Lock, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District announced.
Soo Locks to open early for 2025 shipping season
“We welcome visitors into the park for the 2025 Soo Locks season opening,” Chief Park Ranger Michelle Briggs said. “The park and viewing platform will open at 7:30 a.m. to allow visitors to welcome the first ship from the viewing platform. The Visitor Center will also host its annual open house for the public from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.”
Poe Lock and part of the Soo Locks open early, starting 2025 Great Lakes shipping season
The Poe Lock, and part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie will be opened early to all marine traffic by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin
Soo Locks set to open early on March 21 for start of 2025 Great Lakes shipping season
The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie will open early for the second straight year, officials announced on Thursday.
Soo Locks slated to open March 21
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— The Soo Locks are opening early this spring. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the Poe Lock will open to all marine traffic at 8 a.m. on March 21. That will signal the start of the 2025 Great Lakes shipping season.
Soo Locks to open four days early
The 2025 shipping season is on course to be ahead of schedule after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on Friday that the Poe Lock at the Soo Locks will reopen on Friday, March 21 at 8 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
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