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Spillway gate repairs mean more road closures at Gavins Point Dam

Published Aug. 7, 2014
Ongoing repairs and maintenance to the spillway at Gavins Point Dam have led the project to announce several scheduled road closures through the fall of 2014. Visitors should keep up to date on the road's status at www.nwo.usace.army.mil/gavinspoint

Ongoing repairs and maintenance to the spillway at Gavins Point Dam have led the project to announce several scheduled road closures through the fall of 2014. Visitors should keep up to date on the road's status at www.nwo.usace.army.mil/gavinspoint

Spillway Gate Rehabilitation Project at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, S.D. Gate 11 open to 28 feet during a function check. Stoplogs are in place preventing water from flowing through while the gate is open.

Spillway Gate Rehabilitation Project at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, S.D. Gate 11 open to 28 feet during a function check. Stoplogs are in place preventing water from flowing through while the gate is open.

Spillway Gate Rehabilitation Project at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, S.D. Gate 11 open to 28 feet during a function check. Stoplogs are in place preventing water from flowing through while the gate is open.

Spillway Gate Rehabilitation Project at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, S.D. Gate 11 open to 28 feet during a function check. Stoplogs are in place preventing water from flowing through while the gate is open.

YANKTON, S.D. - Crest Road, the road that crosses the Gavins Point Dam will be closed from 8 a.m. Monday, August 11 through 3:30 p.m. Friday, August 15. This closure will include nighttime hours. The public is asked to plan on an alternate route of travel during this time.

The closure is a result of the inspection, repair and painting of the spillway gates at Gavins Point Dam. There will be periodic closures throughout duration of the construction, which will continue into the fall. People can stay informed about upcoming road closures by checking our web site, www.nwo.usace.army.mil/gavinspoint or by calling (402) 667-2546.


Contact
Karla Zeutenhorst
402-667-2542
or
Eileen Williamson
402-995-2417
eileen.l.williamson@usace.army.mil

Release no. 20140807-002