This episode of Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, delves into the critical importance of the inland waterways infrastructure in the U.S., focusing on the Chickamauga Lock Project on the Tennessee River. A
This episode of Maritime Matters: The MarineLink Podcast, delves into the critical importance of the inland waterways infrastructure in the U.S., focusing on the Chickamauga Lock Project on the Tennessee River. A trio of experts – Tracy Zea, President & CEO of WCI; Elizabeth Burks, USACE Nashville Division Chief; and Capt. Joe Cotton, Project Manager, Chickamauga Lock Project – discuss the current state of the inland waterways, the history and significance of the Chickamauga Lock, and the ongoing efforts to modernize this essential infrastructure.
Key Points
- There are 12,000 navigable miles of inland waterways in the U.S.
- 80% of locks are past their 50-year design life, increasing failure risk.
- Chickamauga Lock is a major civil works project of national importance.
- The new lock will significantly increase efficiency for barge traffic.
- Barge transportation is the cleanest – and sometimes only -- mode of surface transportation for large equipment.
- The Chickamauga Lock Project is expected to be operational by 2027, fully completed by 2029.
- Increased funding for the Corps of Engineers is essential for modernizing infrastructure.
An aerial view of the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project June 18, 2024, on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville
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