CHANGE OF PLANS?
One thing we have become very good at is being flexible with our route and plans. We had talked about completing the Loop and then coming back to a location (TBD) and spending some time on the east coast. It seems that our plans need to be "modified!" The Army Corp of Engineering is scheduling a lock closure on the upper Illinois River from June 1 to September 30, 2023! That WAS our planned route out of Lake Michigan (and the Great Loop Route) which we won't be able to complete in 2023. So we are now looking at staying on the east coast this fall and continuing the Loop the following year (2024).
Beginning June 1, 2023 the Corps of Engineers will be closing Brandon Road, Dresden Island, Marseilles, and Starved Rock Lock & Dams.
Brandon Road ~ closed 120 days (June 1 – Sept. 30)
Dresden Island ~ closed 120 days (June 1 – Sept. 30)
Marseilles ~ closed 90-120 days (June 1 - Sept 30)
Starved Rock ~ closed 90-120 days (June 1 - Sept 30)
Brandon Road ~ closed 120 days (June 1 – Sept. 30)
Dresden Island ~ closed 120 days (June 1 – Sept. 30)
Marseilles ~ closed 90-120 days (June 1 - Sept 30)
Starved Rock ~ closed 90-120 days (June 1 - Sept 30)
