Jan. 30, 2018

S-127 Lock on Lake Okeechobee to Temporarily Close
for Three Weeks
The boat lock on the north shore will undergo repairs

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Okeechobee, FL - For boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee, the S-127 lock at Buckhead Ridge in Glades County is scheduled to be closed for approximately three weeks beginning Monday, Feb. 5. Field station staff from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will be refurbishing part of the hydraulic system after  exhausting efforts to resolve the issue without taking the lock offline.

To get the latest information on navigation through SFWMD structures and waterways, visit www.sfwmd.gov/navigation .
Media Contact: 
Randy Smith  |   rrsmith@sfwmd.gov    |  Office: 561-682-2800  |  Cell: 561-389-3386
The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern part of the state. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Our mission is to protect South Florida's water resources by balancing and improving flood control, water supply, water quality and natural systems.

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