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TD 2022-6, Newt Graham L&D 18, NM 421.5, Notice of Daily Closures

Tulsa District
Published April 25, 2022

NOTICE OF DAILY CLOSURES DURING DIVING ACTIVITIES

NEWT GRAHAM L&D No.18, NM 421.5

Reference Navigation Notice: 19406. Mariners can expect daily closures from April 26th thru April 30th at Newt Graham L&D 18. The flows are too great at other locks for the diving contractor and they are changing their schedule to begin their diving work at Newt Graham L&D 18 instead of W.D. Mayo L&D 14. Daily shut down will be eight hours between the hours of 0800 and 1600 while the inspections are in progress. Navigation traffic is asked to plan accordingly around these daily closures.

There are uncertainties in the amount of time the contractor needs to complete their work as scheduled and unforeseen issues could require additional time. The tentative schedule published in Navigation Notice 19406 is subject to change further and mariners are advised to stay up to date with the latest information and be advised further Navigation Notices will be released with all updates and changes. Waterway users are asked to check with Lock 18 (918-543-2216) for the latest information and should schedule their activities around this notice. Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice for Lock 18 should be directed to Mr. Brad Johnson, Navigation Operation Manager: 918-550-9026 or Mr. Jacob Simpson; Navigation Field Engineer: 918-430-4783.

 

//signed//

 

Jeff Knack

Acting Chief, Operations Division


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.