Little Rock District News Releases

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-43 Lock 12 Normal Operations Resumed

Press Operations — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:51:00 GMT

MKARNS - Normal operations have resumed at Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8. The obstruction behind the downstream land wall miter gate (noted in Navigation Notice 21-38) has been removed.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-42 Norrell Lock 01 DS Approach - Channel Reopened

Press Operations — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:24:00 GMT

MKARNS - The shoaling issue in the downstream approach to Norrell Lock (No.1) NM 10.3 has been resolved.

USACE announces workshops for Norfork Lake Master Plan revisions

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:18:21 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will hold two public workshops Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 in Mountain Home to discuss the master plan update process and seek input from the public on the draft Norfork Lake Master Plan. All interested persons are invited.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. 21-41 Lock 1 DS Approach

Press Operations — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:29:00 GMT

MKARNS - Due to the rapid drop of water levels in the Mississippi River and shoaling at NM 9.9 in the downstream approach to Norrell Lock (No.1) NM 10.3, the navigation channel is currently impassable to commercial tows.

USACE seeks comments on draft Norfork Lake Master Plan

Press Operations — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:08:15 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting Norfork Lake Master Plan update workshops Sept. 30 and Oct.1 to share the draft master plan and associated environmental compliance documents with the public. USACE will also collect public comments during the workshops.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 21-40 Lock 1 Caution Advisory

Press Operations — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:35:00 GMT

MKARNS - Mariners are advised that shoaling is present in the downstream approach to Norrell Lock (No.1) NM 10.3.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-39 USCG Advisory Clinton Bridge NM 118.2

Press Operations — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:28:00 GMT

MKARNS - The upstream left descending pier protection cell at the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge (NM 118.2) is leaning into the left descending bridge pier.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-38 Lock 12 Downstream Land Wall Miter Gate Obstruction

Press Operations — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:42:00 GMT

MKARNS - Due to an underwater obstruction, the downstream land wall miter gate at Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8 is unable to properly recess.

USACE to begin Millwood Lake drawdown

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:48:54 GMT

ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake on Sept. 15 to inspect shoreline erosion, provide bank stabilization and perform maintenance on numerous Millwood Lake boat ramps.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-36 Lock 6 Scheduled to Reopen

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:11:00 GMT

MKARNS - David D. Terry Lock (No. 6) will temporarily reopen to navigation traffic at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 7th for a period of 12 hours until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 8th.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 21-35 USCG Advisory: Channel Reopened I-430 Bridge

Press Operations — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:19:00 GMT

MKARNS - The U.S. Coast Guard has advised that the navigation channel has reopened to traffic under the I-430 Bridge, NM 126.6.

USACE reminds everyone to be water safe this Labor Day weekend

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 20:10:11 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District reminds everyone to practice good water safety habits over the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

USACE hosts a National Public Lands Day cleanup at Jardis Point

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:44:28 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District field office at Arkansas Post will host a park cleanup day at the Jardis Point Day Use Area near Dumas, Ark. on September 25th, from 8 a.m. until noon.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. 21-34 Lock 12 Normal Operations Resumed

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:15:00 GMT

MKARNS - Normal operations have resumed at Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8.