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TD 2024-3-3, Channel Open at HWY 62 Bridge

Tulsa District
Published April 4, 2024
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NOTICE OF RIVER OPEN TO NAVIGATION, USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN TRANSITTING NM392.4 TO NM392.7 DUE TO ONGOING DEBRIS REMOVAL EFFORTS AT HIGHWAY 62 BRIDGE

River traffic is open to navigation; however, mariners are advised to use extreme caution when transiting NM392.4 to NM392.7 while construction crews continue with debris removal operations. Mariners should favor the red line when transiting through this area due to ongoing work. M/V Carl R will monitor channel 16 for all navigation traffic transiting the area until removal efforts are complete.

Waterway users are advised to check with Lock 16 and Lock 17 for the latest information. Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Robert Steiner; Navigation Operations Manager: 918-607-0952 or Mr. Rodney Beard; Navigation Operations Project Manager: 918-607-0953


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.