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TD 2023-12, Emergency Closure, Newt Graham L&D 18

Tulsa District
Published Aug. 16, 2023
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NOTICE OF EMERGENCY CLOSURE

 

NEWT GRAHAM L&D 18, NM 421.6

Mariners can expect a closure on August 17th at Newt Graham L&D 18 due to an emergency repair of a miter gate sector gear. The closure will be twelve hours between the hours of 0700 and 1900. Navigation traffic is asked to plan accordingly around this closure.

There are uncertainties in the amount of time the crew needs to complete their work as scheduled and unforeseen issues could require additional time. The tentative schedule 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 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. Kenneth Todd; Navigation Operations Manager: 918-687-4501 ext 4 or Mr. Jacob Simpson; Navigation Field 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.