Best Project Excellence in Safety Locks and Dams 24 and 25 Miter Gate Anchorages
Despite the need to complete unplanned emergency repairs while working in the Mississippi River during the winter months, the miter gate anchorages project was completed with zero recordable incidents and zero lost-time injuries.
The main scope of the project focused on replacing existing anchorages. The project required installation of 114-ft-wide bulkheads across the lock chamber prior to miter gate removal. During the project, the team discovered extensive damage to an upstream bulkhead recess slot at Lock 25. Working under a compressed time frame, the team quickly developed a safe and effective plan to take on the unexpected scope.