MASSENA -- The Dwight D. Eisenhower Visitors' Center, located at the U. S. Eisenhower Lock, opens June 28 through September 2.

The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., according to the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.

he center is located off Route 37 in Massena, turn right at the traffic light at St. Lawrence Centre Mall main entrance if approaching westbound or left if heading eastbound. The visitors’ center entrance is 1.5 miles on the right.

Due to security measures, visitors are asked to leave packages, bags and backpacks in their vehicles. Visitors may be asked to present necessary items for inspection.

The Eisenhower Lock provides visitors with an observation deck to view commercial vessels and cruise ships. They carry a variety of cargoes including grains, iron ore, coal, steel stone, steel slabs, and project cargoes. Hundreds of ships from all over the world transit the St. Lawrence Seaway. Guides are available.

For information on estimated vessel transit times call 769-2422 for a voice recording of that day’s projected lockage schedule. For additional information visit www.greatlakes-seaway.com/en/navigating/map/index.html The map updates every 15 minutes with details on ships currently in transit within the Seaway System.