The Empire Boat Ramp in Coos Bay will be closed for two weeks while repair work is underway. Coast Metal Works has been hired by the City of Coos Bay to replace wale boards on the boarding docks. The work begins Thursday and will remain closed for approximately two weeks. The project is being partially funded by the Oregon State Marine Board Boating Facility Grant Program that is funded through fees and fuel taxes paid by motorized boaters. For additional information contact the Coos Bay Public Works and Community Development Operations Administrator Greg Hamblet at (541) 269-1181 ext. 2201 or email ghamblet@coosbay.org.