inland waterways infrastructure News

Guest Editorial: Looking Beyond The Benefit-To-Cost Ratio

November 13, 2026

Why America’s Inland Waterways Deserve A Broader Measure Of Value Every year, the president’s budget proposes investments in infrastructure projects across the country. For navigation projects… Read More

Dredging/Infrastructure Report: Lock and Dam 25 Continues On Schedule Workers continue construction activities as part of the Lock and Dam 25 1,200-foot lock project. (Photos by Jeremy Idleman/Corps Public Affairs Specialist)

Workers continue construction activities as part of the Lock and Dam 25 1,200-foot lock project. (Photos by Jeremy Idleman/Corps Public Affairs Specialist)

Dredging/Infrastructure Report: Lock and Dam 25 Continues On Schedule

October 30, 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lock and Dam 25 1,200-foot lock project remains on schedule, with several major milestones reached in recent months as construction activity continues… Read More

Federal Grant Funds Lock Sensor Research Dr. Trent Schreiber, research civil engineer at ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Lab, is advancing research on a more affordable way to monitor the structural health of navigation lock gates. He and his team are conducting a grant-funded one-year study. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Dr. Trent Schreiber, research civil engineer at ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Lab, is advancing research on a more affordable way to monitor the structural health of navigation lock gates. He and his team are conducting a grant-funded one-year study. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Federal Grant Funds Lock Sensor Research

October 16, 2026

Travis Fillmore compares the data from sensors and strain gauges on lock gates as similar to the results of blood pressure readings and other medical tests doctors may order… Read More

Beam Placement Marks Chickamauga Lock Milestone A 420-ton concrete beam is hoisted into position over the Tennessee River June 16 during construction of the upstream approach wall for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project in Chattanooga, Tenn. The successful placement of these massive beams, guided by contractors on the pier below, marks a significant milestone in the project. (Photo by Noe Gonzalez/Nashville Engineer District)

A 420-ton concrete beam is hoisted into position over the Tennessee River June 16 during construction of the upstream approach wall for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project in Chattanooga, Tenn. The successful placement of these massive beams, guided by contractors on the pier below, marks a significant milestone in the project. (Photo by Noe Gonzalez/Nashville Engineer District)

Beam Placement Marks Chickamauga Lock Milestone

July 17, 2026

Construction crews successfully placed the first of several massive concrete beams recently for the new upstream approach wall. The team maneuvered the 420-ton beams into their final… Read More

J.F. Brennan Gets $43.6 Million Contract For Lock 25 Expansion Project Work at the existing Lock and Dam 25 will include rock excavation and construction of the future lock foundation, a new separator wall and a flow deflector, along with preparation of an upland staging area for the project. (Courtesy of the St. Louis Engineer District)

Work at the existing Lock and Dam 25 will include rock excavation and construction of the future lock foundation, a new separator wall and a flow deflector, along with preparation of an upland staging area for the project. (Courtesy of the St. Louis Engineer District)

J.F. Brennan Gets $43.6 Million Contract For Lock 25 Expansion Project

July 17, 2026

The St. Louis Engineer District announced the award of a $43.6 million contract to J. F. Brennan Company, Inc. of La Crosse, Wis., July 10 for site preparation… Read More

Aging Infrastructure Tests Resilience

June 19, 2026

Supply chain resilience is often discussed in terms of technology or trade policy, but for the inland waterways industry, resilience begins with something more fundamental: maintaining reliable transportation pathways… Read More

44th Tenn-Tom Conference Set For August

June 19, 2026

The 44th annual Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Conference August 12-14 is a chance for participants to take on this year’s theme of “Move More. Connect More.” While education sessions will… Read More

FreightWeekSTL Group Tours Mel Price Lock And Dam

June 12, 2026

Since 2018, FreightWeekSTL has been an annual, week-long conference and event series that highlights the St. Louis bi-state region as a premier global logistics and freight hub. This… Read More

IMX Session Focuses On Industry Data And Funding WCI president and CEO Tracy Zea and vice president Midwest region Paul Rohde led the construction and infrastructure session during the 2026 Inland Marine Expo in Nashville, Tenn. The session focused on the findings from various studies conducted on the inland waterways system as well as solutions to project delays. (Photo courtesy of ECN Photography)

WCI president and CEO Tracy Zea and vice president Midwest region Paul Rohde led the construction and infrastructure session during the 2026 Inland Marine Expo in Nashville, Tenn. The session focused on the findings from various studies conducted on the inland waterways system as well as solutions to project delays. (Photo courtesy of ECN Photography)

IMX Session Focuses On Industry Data And Funding

June 12, 2026

Tracy Zea, president and CEO of Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI), and Paul Rohde, vice president of the Midwest region of WCI, hosted the construction and infrastructure education session May… Read More

Stout Outlines Lock Repairs, Rising Costs

April 16, 2026

Brad Stout, navigation operations manager for the Louisville Engineer District, detailed some of the district’s major projects April 9 as part of the Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Inc. Read More