Walla Walla District

Dec 10, 2024 | bigcountrynewsconnection.com | Walla Walla District

Public crossings at Lower Granite Lock and Dam may experience delays of up to two hours from December 9 through December 21 due to the installation of a new trash raking crane. The winter crossing schedule runs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with closures on federal holidays unless announced otherwise. Tour and school buses must contact the dam at least 24 hours in advance by calling 509-843-1493 for crossing authorization.

Nov 18, 2024 | bigcountrynewsconnection.com | Joshua Glenn |Walla Walla District

WALLA WALLA - Born and raised only 30 miles away from the Walla Walla District headquarters, a young Dayton native never knew much about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It wasn’t until after college that Ryan Laughery, hydraulics engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, would come to realize the world of opportunities awaiting him one town over. Laughery earned his bachelor’s in civil engineering from Washington State University in December 2002.

Oct 17, 2024 | bigcountrynewsconnection.com | Walla Walla District

Officials at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closing public dam crossings October 28 through November 7 for crane removal and maintenance. During this period, all vehicular and pedestrian traffic across the dam will be suspended to ensure the safety of the public and work crews. USACE encourages travelers to plan alternative routes during this time. Normal crossing hours are once an hour, on the half-hour, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Sep 4, 2024 | bigcountrynewsconnection.com | Walla Walla District

Officials at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam will be closing public dam crossings September 16 through 19 to perform inspections and maintenance. Normal crossing hours are once an hour, on the half-hour, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Public dam crossings are also available at Lower Granite Lock and Dam and Little Goose Lock and Dam.

Sep 3, 2024 | bigcountrynewsconnection.com | Walla Walla District

CLARKSTON – Lower Granite Lock and Dam has resumed winter hours for public dam crossings. Winter public crossing hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Crossing will be closed for federal holidays unless otherwise announced. Tour and school buses must contact the dam at 509-843-1493 at least 24 hours in advance for crossing authorization. Please call 1-888-DAM-INFO (1-888-326-4636) for the most up to date dam crossing information.