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TD 2023-7, Newt Graham L&D 18, Daily Closure

Tulsa District
Published April 13, 2023
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NOTICE OF DAILY LOCK CLOSURE

NEWT GRAHAM L&D No. 18 NM 421.5

 

Mariners can expect a daily closure at Newt Graham L&D 18 on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 and Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 due to inspection activities. Daily closure will be from 0800 to 1600 while inspections are in progress. There may be windows of opportunity throughout the day for tows to pass. Waterway users are asked to check with Lock No. 18 for the latest information and should schedule their activities accordingly.

 

The closure listed above is scheduled to reopen to Navigation traffic as stated, but unforeseen problems could require additional time to complete operations. Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Kenneth Todd; Navigation Operations Manager:  918-687-4501 or Mr. Jacob Simpson; Navigation Engineer: 918-430-4783.


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.