SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Soo Locks are officially open for the 2020 season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Detroit District, said on Wednesday.
According to the corps, the lower gates of the Poe Lock opened one minute after midnight, and the 704-foot H. Lee White made its way into the lock.
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The ship is heading to Superior, Wisconsin.