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TD 2019-5, Newt Graham L&D 18 & Chouteau L&D 17, Potential Delays

Published April 16, 2019

NOTICE OF POTENTIAL DELAYS: UNDERWATER INSPECTIONS BY ROV 

NEWT GRAHAM L&D No. 18, NM 421.6 and CHOUTEAU L&D No. 17, NM 401.4

McCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM, OKLAHOMA

 

From 24 through 26 April 2019 from 0730 to 1730 Mariners can expect delays of up to four hours at Newt Graham L&D No. 18 or Chouteau L&D No. 17.  The Corps of Engineers will be performing inspections of the lock, spillway and appurtenant structures. 

 

Waterway users are asked to check with Lock No. 17 or 18 for the latest information.  Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Kenneth Todd; Navigation Operation Manager:  918-687-4501 ext 2 or Mr. Vic Heister; Navigation Field Engineer:  918-669-7244.


Recreational Lockage Policy

Locking at 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 on the Oklahoma portion of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System is available to recreational boaters 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 

Oklahoma Lock and Dam Phone numbers:

W. D. Mayo L&D 14.............(918) 962-3481
Robert S. Kerr L&D 15.........(918) 775-2091
Webbers Falls L&D 16.........(918) 489-5987
Chouteau L&D 17................(918) 687-4501
Newt Graham L&D 18..........(918) 543-2216

For additional information concerning Navigation issues contact:

Navigation Project Office
HC 61 BOX 238
SALLISAW OK 74955
Phone: (918) 775-4475

FOR ISSUES REGARDING RECREATION ALONG THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM PLEASE CLICK HERE AND GO TO OUR CONTACT A LAKE PAGE.