Here you will find information about the Kentucky River and its Lock and Dam System, such as how to use the locks, navigation charts, boat ramp locations, and contact information for river activities throughout the Kentucky River Basin.
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CAPTAIN OF THE PORT OHIO VALLEY HAS ISSUED A
SAFETY ADVISORY FOR THE BROADWAY BRIDGE DEMOLITION ON THE KENTUCKY RIVER MILE
MARKER 65.5 FROM AUGUST 3 TO AUGUST 9, 7AM TO 7PM EVERY DAY. DEMOLITION WORK
AND A WORKING FLEET WILL BE POSITIONED AROUND PIER 5. TRANSITTING VESSELS MUST
COMMUNICATE WITH M/V EMMY LOU ON CHANNEL 68 FOR PASSING INSTRUCTIONS AND URGE
CAUTION WHEN TRANSITTING THE AREA..
Kentucky River Lock #4 will open on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 10:00 am. We will only operate Lock #4 in Frankfort at this time. Please see the 2025 Lock Schedule below. The locking hours are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am until 7:15 pm.
Kentucky River Locks #1, #2 and #3 will be closed until further notice as we continue to replace equipment and make repairs.
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The Kentucky River Authority announces its 2024-2026 watershed grants to local non-profits who are helping us improve water quality throughout the Kentucky River Basin. A total of $35,000 was awarded to eight recipients who will be working on local initiatives.
Check out how local watershed groups are using KRA Watershed Grant funds to improve water quality in the Ky. River Basin.