W.P. Franklin Lock on Caloosahatchee River closed Friday

CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER, Fla. —

The W.P. Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River will be closed on Friday.

According to the US Army Corps of Engineers—Jacksonville, the lock will be closed on March 13 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to electrical system upgrades.

The US Army CEJ is asking people who regularly boat in the area to plan accordingly, as this is a temporary closure.

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