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TD 2018-8 Pool 18 Notice of Construction NM 426.6

Published July 13, 2018

NAVIGATION NOTICE: TD 2018-8

CAUTION ADVISORY NM 426.6 - NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

McCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM, OKLAHOMA

 

Mariners are advised that construction of water inlet and outlet channels in the vicinity of NM 426.6 is scheduled to begin 23 July 2018 and conclude by 23 November 2018.  The activities will be on the left descending bank, approximately 5 miles upstream of Newt Graham Lock & Dam No. 18.  The Contractor will be installing sheet piling from the bank via a crane at distances no greater than 20 feet into the Verdigris River. There are no plans to block the navigation channel. 

 

Mariners are advised to use extreme caution when transiting this area.  However, recent surveys indicate sufficient channel depth in this area that both upbound and downbound tows can favor the green line.

 

Waterway users are asked to check with Newt Graham Lock and Dam 18 for the latest information concerning these events at 918-543-2216 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.