Little Rock District News Releases

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-76 Lock Closure Forecast

Press Operations — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:00:55 GMT

The purpose of this Navigation Notice is to provide forecasted lock closures for the 110-ft Stoplog Conversion projects in 2025. The information below is considered tentative and the closure details could change depending on site conditions, construction means and methods and other variables.

USACE cautions lake users on low water conditions at Greers Ferry Lake

Press Operations — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is cautioning boaters about low water conditions at Greers Ferry Lake. With inflows being low, the lake level is currently around an elevation of 456 feet. Although low, this is within the normal operation of the reservoir.

Temporary Bridge Closures at Bona Dea Park and Wildlife Sanctuary

Press Operations — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:37:02 GMT

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Russellville Site Office will be closing

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of National Public Lands Day

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:59:42 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees at recreation areas nationwide in observance of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28, 2024.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-74 Lock 9 Tow Haulage Out of Service

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:46:52 GMT

The tow haulage equipment at Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 is currently out of service due to electrical issues. Double cut tows will have to be locked the conventional way (without the use of tow haulage). A follow up notice will be distributed when the tow haulage equipment is back in service.

Youth deer hunt announced for Dierks Lake

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:53:28 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Dierks Lake Project Office, is accepting applications for a youth deer hunt at Dierks Lake on Nov. 2-3, 2024.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-73 Lock 10 Closure Notice Update

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:18:19 GMT

The partial lock closure for Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5, as stated in Nav Notice SWL 24-56, has been extended and is scheduled to last until November 2nd, 2024, Monday through Saturday each week.

Youth deer hunt announced for Millwood Lake

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:27:28 GMT

ASHDOWN, Ark. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Millwood Tri-Lakes Project Office, is accepting applications for a youth deer hunt at Millwood Lake on Nov. 2-3, 2024.

USACE announces major construction work at Panther Bay and Lakeview Park

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:24:18 GMT

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District will start major roadwork at Panther Bay and Lakeview Park recreation areas on Sept. 16, 2024. The project involves significant repaving and will continue through November, causing several full and partial closures because of heavy equipment and the scope of work.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-72 USCG Advisory Rob Roy Bridge Closure

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:27:09 GMT

The Rob Roy Railroad Drawbridge will be closed to navigation from 6 a.m. through 1 p.m. on September 17, 2024. The closure is to allow crews to perform signal cutovers.