The locks are undergoing major and normal annual repairs.  Click on images or check the social media sites below for current and upcoming closures.

Seattle District

Official News Releases  ....and more   

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks Facebook:

See what's happening at the Locks.  

FRIENDS OF THE BALLARD LOCKS Blog:

Discover more about the history of the Locks

The locks are featured as a Must-See-Place in Seattle on the KAYAK  website.  Kayak offers great choices options for travel worldwide and is a supporter of the Locks

The newly remodeled Salmon Educational Center and viewing room is now complete with intretpretive exhibits and a videowall.   Even if there are no salmon in the windows, you will discover a lot about salmon.

You can also call the Lockmaster, see contact page.