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TD 2019-2, Pool 18, NM 426.6, Construction Activities

Published Jan. 25, 2019
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 has been extended to 25 April 2019. The Contractor has a sheet pile cofferdam in place on the left descending bank, approximately 5 miles upstream of Newt Graham Lock & Dam No. 18. Construction activities are 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. Surveys indicate sufficient channel depth in this area that both upbound and downbound tows can favor the green line.

All work is expected to be completed as scheduled. However, unforeseen issues could require additional time. Waterway users are asked to check with Lock No. 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.