# USACE Advances Kentucky Lock Construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Thalle Construction Company marked 3 million labor hours without a lost-time accident on the ongoing Kentucky Lock Addition Project in Grand Rivers, Kentucky. As of September 2026, Thalle had placed about 85% of the planned concrete. The project remains under construction, but the signal announces no new solicitation or contract value.

- The project’s safety record and construction progress provide relevant performance context for firms pursuing USACE civil-works work.
- Companies evaluating subcontracting or related work should note that construction is ongoing, while recognizing that this announcement does not identify a specific subcontracting opportunity or open solicitation.
- Contractors can use the reported milestone to benchmark their own workforce-safety practices and project-delivery performance.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District (USACE Nashville District)

### Vendors
- Thalle Construction Company (Construction contractor)

### Key Quotes
> Delivering a safe and quality project for the American people is huge. You all are making an impact on our nation through your disciplined efforts. Doing this safely and efficiently is amazing.
> — Albert Butler, Pittsburgh District acting commander at the time

> The value of a high performing safety culture is that it supports project delivery and protects the work force, avoiding potential schedule interruptions from significant mishaps
> — Jeremiah Manning, resident engineer, Kentucky Lock Addition Project

### Sources
- [
	Safety drives progress at Kentucky Lock Addition Project > Great Lakes and Ohio River Division > Display
](https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/News/Display/Article/4618842/safety-drives-progress-at-kentucky-lock-addition-project/) - Usace