Navigation Notices

TD 2019-3, R. S. Kerr L&D 15, Construction Activities

Published April 8, 2019

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NOTICE OF POTENTIAL DELAYS DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

R.S. KERR L&D No. 15, NM 336.2

McCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM, OKLAHOMA

Mariners can expect delays at RS Kerr L&D No. 15 now through 30 April 2019 as the Corps of Engineers Major Maintenance Unit (MMU) makes repairs to the Tainter Gates. Delays will primarily be weekdays from 0700 to 0900 and 1430 to 1530 as the MMU transits in/out of the spillway.

Waterway users are asked to check with Lock No. 15 for the latest information. Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Robert Steiner; Navigation Operation Manager: 918-775-4475 ext 5833 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.