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TD 2026-1, R.S. Kerr Lock 15, Potential Delay due to Upstream Miter Gate Repairs

Operations Division
Published Jan. 12, 2026
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R. S. KERR LOCK 15 NM 336.2 POTENTIAL DELAY IN LOCKAGE DUE TO UPSTREAM MITER GATE REPAIRS

Mariners are advised that there may be delays in lockage of up to four hours while maintenance crews perform repairs on the upstream miter gates. Repairs will be performed from January 12 through 15 2026, 0800 to 1500 daily.

Waterway users are advised to check with Lock 15 for the latest information. Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Robert Steiner; Navigation Operations Manager: 918-775-4475 Ext 5833 or Mr. Kenneth Todd; Deputy Navigation Operations Project Manager: 918-543-2216 Ext 2.

 

//signed//

Parkey, Bobby J,

Deputy 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.