{
  "id": 11432412,
  "title": "Michigan’s $3.2bn Soo Locks project reaches halfway mark in final phase",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/michigans-3-2bn-soo-locks-project-reaches-halfway-mark-in-final-phase",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T11:32:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/michigans-3-219-billion-soo-locks-project-has-reached-50-of-its-final-phase-on-track-for-completion-by-2030-crews-will-use-400000-cubic-yards-of-concrete-enough-for-a-sidewalk-from-sault-ste-marie-to-orlando/articleshow/134596810.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The $3.219 billion Michigan Soo Locks project has reached the pivotal 50% completion mark in its final construction phase, according to the US Army Corps of Engineers. This milestone, announced on September 29, confirms that the project remains on track for completion by 2030, following the completion of Phases 1 and 2 in 2022 and 2024, respectively. Phase 3, currently underway, involves building the new lock chamber walls and floor, miter gates, mechanical and electrical systems, and innovative hands-free mooring systems. The project, being executed by joint-venture contractor KAT, has so far involved over 600 workers, with the majority of the work focused on concrete placement, accounting for more than 35% of the total 400,000 cubic yards. The new lock will be Poe-sized, measuring 1,200 feet long, 110 feet wide, and 32 feet deep, replacing the aging Sabin Lock. This project, a top priority in commercial navigation, aims to enhance resilience and efficiency in the region's infrastructure, supporting steel production and employment.",
  "summary": "Michigan's Soo Locks project has achieved 50% completion and is on track for a 2030 finish. This $3.219 billion project began in 2020 and includes multiple construction phases. The final construction phase involves extensive work including cofferdam construction and demolition of the existing Sabin Lock. Crews are currently focused on concrete placement, with significant amounts already…",
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}