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Fixing Locks for Barges on the Mississippi River

A barge pushing a tow up the Mississippi River (KWMU file photo)
A barge pushing a tow up the Mississippi River (KWMU file photo)

By Kevin Lavery, KWMU

St. Louis, MO – The Army Corps of Engineers plans to build new locks on two of the country's main commercial waterways, the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.

Proponents say the effort will help facilitate barge traffic and provide a significant boost to trade. Environmentalists call the plan a waste of public money.

KWMU's Kevin Lavery prepared this report for NPR's Morning Edition. To hear the story, click here.

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