---
id: 10eed7bb0c
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-09 17:53 PST
updated: 2026-11-09 17:53 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
---

# Crews scrape barnacles as Ballard Locks close

The Ballard Locks are closed while crews scrape barnacles from the structure. The large lock is slated to reopen Nov. 20.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/seattle/section/life.md) · Entities: [Ballard Locks](/seattle/wiki/ballard-locks.md)

## Coverage

- [KOMO News (ABC)](https://komonews.com/news/local/a-look-inside-seattles-ballard-locks-drained-for-maintence-united-states-army-corps-engineers-king-county-maintenance-tractors-sea-lions-salmon), 2026-11-09 17:53 PST: Ballard Locks close as crews scrape barnacles harmful to salmon

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.