In a partnership with Thalle Construction, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has announced a major milestone in the Kentucky Lock Addition Project.
The first monolith top-out for the Downstream Lock has been completed: an accomplishment, officials said, that reflects “significant progress” in construction of the new lock that will enhance navigation efficiency on the Tennessee River.
The milestone was complete on October 12, when the final concrete lift was placed on monolith L31, located at the downstream end of the lock. From 1:30 until 7:55 that morning, Thalle Construction crews completed the placement of the last five-foot layer of concrete…