Rivers Project Announces Area Closures

ALTON, IL - The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will temporarily close the Maple Island Boat Ramp in West Alton, MO and the Low Water Access Area in Granite City, IL to all pedestrians, fishermen and vehicle traffic on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 8 a.m. due to rising water levels.

The areas that are closed at the Rivers Project will reopen once the water level goes down; the exact date is dependent on the river conditions.

For more information please contact Christopher Garcia at 618.462.6979.

Janet Meredith Natural Resource Specialist National Great Rivers Museum #2 Locks and Dam Way Alton, IL 62002 Phone: 618.462.6979 Cell: 314.581.9060

More like this:

Mississippi Earthtones Festival Hosts Reminder Call for Art - 3 Weeks From Deadline

Jun 18, 2026

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $17,850 Grant to Support Waterschool

May 13, 2026

Why Water Can Calm the Mind in Just Minutes

Jun 8, 2026

Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Begin Predicted Decline

May 3, 2026

REC Fest Promises Safety and Recreation Fun on the River

May 12, 2026