Posted on February 26, 2025
Lake Shelbyville — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will be performing dredging work on the North end of the lake in 2025. Work will include dredging of the Kaskaskia river channel, starting at the Whitley Creek boat ramp and heading towards the Illinois Highway 32 bridge, located south of Sullivan, IL.
The Contractor has mobilized and started site preparation at the Sullivan Beach recreation area. Large containment ponds will be constructed to hold the dredged material. During dredging operations Whitley Creek and Sullivan Beach Recreation Areas will be closed to the public for the 2025 recreation season.
Restoration of the river channel depth will ensure safe boating navigation and access to the northern reach of the Kaskaskia river inlet.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville would like to thank the public for their patience throughout this endeavor and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For more information contact Lake Shelbyville Assistant Operations Manager Phil Manhart at (217) 774-3951 Ext: 7010.
