We are taking a phased approach to deepen the channel to 54’ (from 47’), widening to 530’ (from 500’ lower bay, 400’ upper bay), and 200’ wide barge shelves at a depth of 14’ in upper bay reach.

Improvement Project Timeline

Phase I.

Gulf of Mexico to Harbor Island
$92 million awarded to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, LLC.
Construction began Spring 2019 and was completed March 2020.

Phase II.

Harbor Island to 2.7 miles west of La Quinta Junction
$97.9 million awarded to Callan Marine, Ltd.
Construction began in 2020, with an estimated completion of mid-2022.

Phase III.

2.7 miles west of La Quinta Junction to Chemical Turning Basin
Not yet awarded

Phase IV.

Chemical Turning Basin to Viola Turning Basin
Not yet awarded