The Ballard Locks out of commission since lightening caused mechanical problems on Sunday. Today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is turning to manpower to get the large lock open and closed.
Starting today, October 14, the large lock will be manually opened twice each day—at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The lockages will go both directions, allowing vessels to head both into Puget Sound and to into Lake Washington. Barges and freighters on scheduled runs will get priority, followed by other commercial vessels. Read the full story at our sister site, MyBallard.