Little Rock District News Releases

MKARNS NAVNOT 26-15 Lock 9 Repair Closure

Press Operations — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:07:05 GMT

Mariners are advised that Arthur V. Ormond (No. 9) NM 176.9 will be closed to traffic beginning at 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on April 21st, 2026. The lock closure is required to facilitate ongoing work on the miter gate operational equipment.

USACE to temporarily close boat ramp at Tucker Hollow

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:51:28 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing the Tucker Hollow boat ramp and the surrounding area on Bull Shoals Lake Apr.13 for one day. The closure is necessary for contract crews to complete essential paving and construction work around the ramp.

USACE introduces QR Code payment system for activity passes along the Arkansas River

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:40:43 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Russellville Site Office has launched a QR code payment system to give visitors a faster, more convenient way to purchase activity passes at USACE-managed campgrounds along the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.

USACE announces regulatory transformation workshop in Little Rock

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:42:12 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a regulatory transformation workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 at the Statehouse Convention Center, located at 101 E. Markham St., Little Rock, Arkansas.

President’s FY27 Budget: $23.8 million for Little Rock District projects

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:46:10 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District reports that the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget includes $23.8 million in federal funding for the district’s civil works program.

USACE completes emergency stabilization work on Village Creek Levee

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:31:48 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District has completed emergency stabilization work on the Village Creek Levee near Newport, Arkansas.

MKARNS Nav Notice 26-14 Lock 7 Tow Haulage Return to Service

Press Operations — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:20:19 GMT

The tow haulage equipment at Murray Lock (No. 7) NM 125.4 has returned to service.

Adams named chief of Engineering and Construction Division for USACE Little Rock District

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:56:30 GMT

– Karyn Adams was recently named chief of the Engineering and Construction Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District. Adams replaces DeJuan Carter, who retired from federal service in September 2025.

Single lane closure scheduled for Highway 25 across Greers Ferry Dam

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:48:47 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing one lane of the Highway 25 bridge across Greers Ferry Dam for three weeks beginning April 13 for routine maintenance.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

Temporary full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam cancelled

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:21:05 GMT

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cancelled the temporary full road closure scheduled March 18-19 for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam.

USACE to begin Blue Mountain Lake drawdown

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:29:00 GMT

HAVANA, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will begin lowering Blue Mountain Lake on May 1, 2026, to support habitat improvement efforts for fish and waterfowl.

Clearwater Lake Project Office hours adjustment

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clearwater Lake Project Office will adjust its operating hours beginning April 1. The project office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., indefinitely. This adjustment aligns the project office schedule with current operational needs while continuing to support visitors.

USACE begins emergency work on Village Creek Levee near Newport

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:39:36 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District will begin emergency reinforcements this week on the Village Creek Levee near Newport, Arkansas after storms and flooding last spring caused damage.

MKARNS Nav Notice No. 1-2026

Press Operations — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:23:00 GMT

1. As a result of partnering efforts with navigation stakeholders, a consolidated Notice to Navigation Interests has been prepared for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS). The intent is to provide consistency by reviewing and informing current district regulations with a joint notice that will be updated annually. The notice is applicable to the Little Rock (SWL) and Tulsa (SWT) Districts. 2. The basic document includes policies of general application to the described areas within the Southwestern Division, while the appendices cite policies applicable to MKARNS projects from Navigation Mile (NM) 0 to NM 445. Also included as an appendix is the Code of Federal Regulations containing the "Little Red Book" of navigation regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army. 3. Comments on how we may improve this notice may be sent to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Little Rock District, ATTN: CESWL-OP-OM, 700 W. Capitol Avenue, P.O. Box 867, Little Rock, AR 72203-0867 or you may e-mail CESWL-OP-OM@usace.army.mil.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-12 Lock 2 Tow Haulage Return to Service

Press Operations — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:16:42 GMT

The tow haulage equipment at Lock No. 2 (NM 13.3) has been repaired and returned to service.

Temporary full road closure scheduled for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam

Press Operations — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:02:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. March 10 through March 12, and March 18 through March 19, 2026, for conduit maintenance on the dam.

Beaver Lake Duty Room schedule change

Press Operations — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:25:19 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Beaver Lake Project Office will adjust the schedule for the Beaver Lake Duty Room beginning March 1 to support recreation operations.

Swenson assumes command of USACE Little Rock District

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:15:39 GMT

Col. Eric R. Swenson assumes command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District on Feb. 23, 2026.

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:36:00 GMT

Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.