TD 2022-2 , W.D. Mayo to Newt Graham L&D, Notice of Daily Closures During Diving Activities

NOTICE OF DAILY CLOSURES DURING DIVING ACTIVITIES

W.D. MAYO L&D No. 14, NM 318.6 to NEWT GRAHAM L&D No.18, NM 422.6

Mariners can expect daily closures from April 26th thru May 18th along the Tulsa District section of the MKARNS. A contractor will be conducting diving operations at all five locks from W. D. Mayo L&D No. 14 to Newt Graham L&D No. 18. The lock will be closed daily, during week days, when diving crews perform underwater inspections at each individual lock. Daily shut downs will be eight hours between the hours of 0800 and 1600 while the inspections are in progress. Currently, there is no plan to work on the weekends. Navigation traffic is asked to plan accordingly around these daily closures. The start date for the contract is April 26th at W.D. Mayo L&D 14 and diving operations could commence for up to 4 days until the 29th. The contractor plans to then move up the river to the next lock in sequence and spend approximately 4 days completing work.

Remaining Locks Tentative Daily Closure Schedule:

RS Kerr L&D 15: May 2nd - May 5th

Webbers Falls L&D 16: May 6th - May 11th

Chouteau L&D 17: May 12th - May 16th

Newt Graham L&D 18: May 13th - 18th

There are uncertainties in the amount of time the contractor needs to complete their work as scheduled and unforeseen issues could require additional time. The tentative schedule is subject to change and mariners are advised to stay up to date with the latest information and be advised further Navigation Notices will be released with all updates and changes. Waterway users are asked to check with the lock of interest for the latest information and should schedule their activities around this notice.

Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice for Lock 14, 15, 16 should be directed to Mr. Robert Steiner; Navigation Operation Manager: 918-775-4475 ext 5833 or Mr. Jacob Simpson; Navigation Field Engineer: 918-430-4783.

Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice for Lock 17 and 18 should be directed to Mr. Brad Johnson, Navigation Operation Manager: 918-550-9026 or Mr. Jacob Simpson; Navigation Field Engineer: 918-430-4783.

//signed//

Jeff Knack

Acting Chief, Operations Division