The Chiquita Lock regulates water flow from the South Spreader. FILE

The Chiquita Lock operating hours will be adjusted for the holidays.

The temporary schedule is below:

Friday, Dec. 25, (Christmas Day): The Chiquita Lock will be open from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 31, (New Year’s Eve): The lock will remain open until midnight to accommodate New Year’s Eve celebration traffic.

After-hours call back service will be available to boaters. Boaters should allow 30 minutes for the lock attendant to respond. The after-hours service number is (239) 542-5661.

Operating hours are adjusted each year for the holidays.