Alabama urges Congress to authorize a reliability report on Marine Highway 65 in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026.

The Alabama Legislature urges Congress to include authorization for a comprehensive reliability report on Marine Highway 65 in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026. This report would evaluate the condition and performance history of locks and related navigation infrastructure, including documented failures at the Demopolis Lock, the Holt Lock, and the Wilson Lock. The resolution highlights the importance of Marine Highway 65 to Alabama's economy and the potential economic harm from unexpected closures and reduced reliability.

Alabama urges Congress to authorize a reliability report on Marine Highway 65 in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026.

The Alabama Legislature urges Congress to include authorization for a comprehensive reliability report on Marine Highway 65 in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026. This report would evaluate the condition and performance history of locks and related navigation infrastructure, including documented failures at the Demopolis Lock, the Holt Lock, and the Wilson Lock. The resolution highlights the importance of Marine Highway 65 to Alabama's economy and the potential economic harm from unexpected closures and reduced reliability.