Leaders focus on progressing Chickamauga Lock construction

What does an 800% increase in efficiency look like? It looks like the new Chickamauga Lock. 🚢🏗️ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District was honored to host Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, Tennessee District 3, and Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Adam Telle at the project site March 12, 2026. From the top of the new lock walls to the existing navigation chamber, these leaders saw firsthand the world-class engineering required to keep our inland waterways flowing. Check out this video for their perspective on why the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project is a "must-win" for regional economic vitality and national infrastructure resilience. #USACE #Infrastructure #Navigation #Engineering #EconomicGrowth Key Highlights: • Efficiency Surge: The new lock will accommodate nine jumbo barges in a single lockage—an 800% increase in efficiency. • Economic Vitality: By clearing this historic choke point, we are ensuring the flow of commodities to 318 miles of the upper Tennessee River. • Engineering Excellence: This project showcases the U.S. Army’s world-class engineering and its commitment to delivering critical national infrastructure.