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2024 Locking Information

​​​​​​​​Kentucky River Locks 1 

Carrollton

Operation Schedule May 24th until October 27th

Through September 5th
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
10:30 AM to 6:45 PM

Kentucky River Locks 2, 3 and 4

Lockport, Monterey, Gest, and Frankfort
Operation Schedule May 24th until October 27th

Through September 5th
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
10:00 AM to 7:15 PM

Beginning September 6th
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays will move back one hour
Lock 1
9:30 AM – 5:45 PM
Locks 2 – 4
9:00 AM to 6:15 PM

Additional Holiday Lockage Hours

  • Monday, May 27th: 10 AM to 7:15 PM
  • Thursday, July 4​th: 10 AM to 7:15 PM
  • Monday, Sept. 2nd: 10 AM to 7:15 PM​

There is no fee to lock through during normal business hours.

Kentucky River Locks 5 through 14

Closed until further notice.​

Kentucky River Locks Contact Phone Numbers:

​​Kentucky River Lock 1…...(502) 229-2845
Kentucky River Lock 2…...(502) 330-9745
Kentucky River Lock 3…...(502) 330-6703
Kentucky River Lock 4…...(502) 229-6693​