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TD 2023-5, Pool 16 Demolition Closure

Tulsa District
Published March 17, 2023

NOTICE OF SCHEDULED DEMOLITION & RIVER CLOSURE

HIGHWAY 62 BRIDGE NM 392.5

Pool No. 16 NM 392.5 will be closed to Navigation traffic from 1500 to 1600 Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, to allow for the demolition, by explosive device, of  the Eastbound Highway 62 Bridge piers located in the river. Channel will be closed for detonation but debris removal should not affect navigation.

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation Contractor will be detonating and dropping the bridge piers. Navigation traffic will be closed for 30 minutes with no less than 15 minutes prior to and during the detonation of explosives, the Contractor will have flagmen to warn river traffic before blasting. Flagmen shall be stationed in radio equipped boats approximately one-half mile upstream and downstream of the bridge to warn approaching river traffic of the impending action and obstructions in the river.

The closure listed above is scheduled to reopen to Navigation traffic as stated, but unforeseen problems could require additional time to complete operations. Waterway users are asked to check with Lock No. 16 for the latest information and should schedule their activities accordingly. Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Robert Steiner; Navigation Operations Manager: 918-775-4475 ext 5833 or Mr. Rodney Beard; Navigation Project Manager: 918-775-4475 ext 5890.


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.