DEC: Saranac River's lower lock closed Wednesday

The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced this week it will close the Saranac River’s lower lock on Wednesday.

DEC Region 5 spokesman David Winchell told WNBZ the lock between Second Pond and Oseetah Lake will close so crews can conduct needed work.

Wincell says workers will undertake minor repairs and routine maintenance. He adds the lock will reopen no later than Thursday morning.