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TD 2021-9, W.D. Mayo, Potential Delays

Tulsa District
Published Aug. 6, 2021

NOTICE OF POTENTIAL DELAYS: REPAIRS TO UPSTREAM PROTECTION CELL AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

W. D. MAYO L&D No. 14, NM 319.6

McCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM, OKLAHOMA

 

Mariners can expect delays at W.D. Mayo L&D No. 14, NM 319.6 from 0700 to 1730 on 16 August through 1 October 2021.  Maintenance crews will be performing repairs on the upstream Protection Cell #1 and inspections in the lock chamber.  Mariners can expect delays of up to 6 hours while inspections are ongoing.

Mariners must use extreme caution when transiting the upper approach.  Channel width will be restricted, and vessels must avoid contact with the cell and working craft in the area.

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. 14 for the latest information and transiting instructions.  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.