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TD 2017-4: Highway 412 Bridge Construction NM 431.6

Published June 27, 2017

The rebuilding of the Highway 412 Bridge over the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System NM431.6 by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is in progress.  Barges and cranes will periodically be positioned along the banks and in or near the navigation channel.

Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting this area during these activities.

Waterway users are asked to check with Newt Graham Lock and Dam 18 for the latest information concerning these events at 543-2216 ext 1.  Questions or requests for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Kenneth Todd; Navigation Operations 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.