TD 2022-2.2, Notice of Daily Closures During Diving Activities, W.D. Mayo to Newt Graham

NOTICE OF DAILY CLOSURES DURING DIVING ACTIVITIES

W.D. MAYO L&D No. 14, NM 318.6 to NEWT GRAHAM L&D No.18, NM 422.6

Mariners can expect daily closures from May 10th thru June 4th along the Tulsa District section of the MKARNS while contract dive operations are ongoing. Dive operations will be conducted at all five locks from W. D. Mayo L&D No. 14 to Newt Graham L&D No. 18. The lock will be closed daily, during weekdays and Saturdays, while diving crews perform underwater inspections at each individual lock. Daily closures will be eight hours between the hours of 0800 and 1600 while inspections are in progress. Currently, there is no plan to work on the Sundays. Navigation traffic is asked to plan accordingly around these daily closures. The contractor tentative schedule is below.

Remaining  Locks Tentative Daily Closure Schedule:

  Newt Graham L&D 18: May 10^th

Chouteau L&D 17: May 11th - May 17^th

Webbers Falls L&D 16: May 18th – May 23rd

RS Kerr L&D 15: May 24th - May 27th

WD Mayo L&D 14: May 31st - June 4th

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 is subject to change 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 the lock of interest for the latest information and should schedule their activities around this notice.

Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice for Lock 14, 15, 16 should be directed to Mr. Robert Steiner; Navigation Operation Manager: 918-775-4475 ext 5833 or Mr. Jacob Simpson; Navigation Field Engineer: 918-430-4783.

Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice for Lock 17 and 18 should be directed to Mr. Brad Johnson, Navigation Operation Manager: 918-550-9026 or Mr. Jacob Simpson; Navigation Field Engineer: 918-430-4783.

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                                                                                  Jeff Knack

                                                                                  Acting Chief, Operations Division