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TD 2021-5, Newt Graham L&D 18, Potential Delays

Tulsa District
Published April 26, 2021

NOTICE OF POTENTIAL DELAYS: LOCK INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

NEWT GRAHAM L&D No. 18, NM 421.6

McCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM, OKLAHOMA

Mariners can expect delays at Newt Graham L&D No. 18, NM 421.6 from 0900 to 1500 on 3 through 6 May and 10 through 13 May 2021.  Maintenance crews will be performing inspections and repairs in the lock chamber.  Mariners can expect delays of up to 6 hours while inspections are ongoing.

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. 4 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.