LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 16-46 Update to Caution Advisory at NM 119.2

Little Rock, AR - The completion date for the bank stabilization repairs on the right descending bank of NM 119.2 has changed to July 21. [Read More]
Published: Jul-13-16

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 16-45 Notice of Daily Lock Closure - Dardanelle Lock (No. 10)

MKARNS - Mariners are advised that Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5 will be closed to navigation traffic July 20 through July 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. [Read More]
Published: Jul-13-16

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 16-44 - Lock 8 Return to Normal Operation

MKARNS - Lockages at Toad Suck Ferry Lock (No. 8) NM 155.9 have returned to normal operation. The failed hydraulic system has been repaired and returned to service. [Read More]
Published: Jul-11-16

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 16-43 Lock 08 - Longer Than Normal Lockage Times

MKARNS - Mariners are advised that longer than normal lockage times can be expected at Toad Suck Ferry Lock (No. 8) NM 155.9. One of the two hydraulic systems has failed. The length of downtime is unknown at this time. [Read More]
Published: Jul-08-16

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 16-42 Sailing Instruction Lifted NM 292 to NM 293

FT. Smith, AR - The sailing instruction for NM 292 to NM 293, as noted in Navigation Notice SWL 16-25, has been lifted. [Read More]
Published: Jul-05-16

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 16-41 Restricted Zone Advisory NM 289 to NM 292.8

Ft. Smith, AR - A Military Exercise “Restricted Zone” will close the Arkansas River (NM 289.0 to NM 292.8-Trimble Lock and Dam) to all traffic July 19 from 4:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. [Read More]
Published: Jul-01-16

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 16-40 Restricted Zone for Fireworks Display

Little Rock, AR - To ensure the safety of life and property during the Pops on the River fireworks display in Little Rock, AR, a safety zone will be established by the Coast Guard for the Arkansas River from mile marker 118.8 to mile marker 119.5. [Read More]
Published: Jun-30-16

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 16-39 - Three Rivers Feasibility Study - Economic Survey

MKARNS - The Little Rock District Corps of Engineers and the Arkansas Waterways Commission are conducting the Three Rivers Feasibility Study, which is assessing long-term solutions to erosion near the Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (river mile 0.5) at the confluence of the Arkansas, White and Mississippi rivers. [Read More]
Published: Jun-22-16

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 16-38 Lock 6 Tow Haulage Equipment Back In Service

MKARNS - Tow haulage equipment at David D. Terry Lock (No. 6) NM 108.1 has been returned to service. [Read More]
Published: Jun-17-16

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 16-37 Lock 6 - Lock Closure Dates

MKARNS - David D. Terry Lock (No. 6) will be closed to navigation traffic from 6 a.m. Aug. 29 to 6 p.m. Sept. 4. During this closure repairs will be made to the seals on the downstream miter gates. [Read More]
Published: Jun-14-16