U.S. Army Awards $95M Phase 3 Contract for Soo Locks New Lock Completion by 2030

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded $95.3 million to Kokosing Alberici Traylor, LLC (KAT) for the remaining Phase 3 options of the New Lock at the Soo project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, ensuring the project remains on track for completion in 2030. The Phase 3 work includes downstream work, hands-free mooring, and downstream ship arrestors, with negotiated pricing set to expire in September 2025. The project, a national priority for economic security, is being constructed in three phases, with Phase 1 completed in 2022 and Phase 2 in 2024; Phase 3 began in late 2022 and is expected to last seven years. The new lock will match the size of the Poe Lock, measuring 1,200 feet long, 110 feet wide, and 32 feet deep, capable of accommodating the largest Great Lakes vessels. Nearly $600 million in work has already been completed, including demolition of the existing Sabin Lock and construction of new concrete monoliths and pump well walls. Leadership from the Corps of Engineers emphasizes continued strong support and efficient funding as critical to the success of this extensive infrastructure project.