U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District (USACE) contractors install flashboards at Montgomery Locks and Dam on the Ohio River. Deteriorated concrete was removed and new concrete placed as a method to extend the function life of the dam.
Montgomery Locks is a critical element of national supply chains, enabling the transport of 12 million tons of goods annually on barges into and out of the Port of Pittsburgh. The locks are nearly a century old and are at an increased risk of failure that would severely disrupt these supply chains.
The Corps of Engineers built the Emsworth, Dashields, and Montgomery locks and dams in the mid-1930s. The facilities have reached the end of their operational lifespan and are experiencing structural aging. Larger chambers are also needed for modern commercial barges. The Corps of Engineers expects the lock chamber contract to support more than 13,000 jobs during construction. The Upper Ohio Navigation Project has a project-labor agreement in place. It is expected to support more than 28,000 jobs during construction and 5,300 jobs annually after completion.
| Date Taken: | 12.12.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.20.2026 15:56 |
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| Location: | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
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