The Ballard News-Tribune stopped by the Ballard Locks and discovered there is a repair project afoot.

Chambers of the locks have had the water fully pumped out so crews can make repairs to doors and other parts of the locks.

Ballard Locks staff told the BNT that when they drain the chambers, some fish are trapped, and so they have to collect them by hand and get them back into the water as soon as possible. Despite there efforts, there was a foul fish odor in the air.

Other parts of the facility are closed as well, including the salmon viewing room.