2 Sep 2015

5 steps to reduce the risk of water-related accidents

Officials with the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District, which covers most of Arkansas and southern Missouri, are asking everyone to practice good water safety habits this Labor Day weekend to help ensure the holiday isn’t ruined by needless injuries or death.

2 Sep 2015

CORPS SPONSORS MOVIE IN THE PARK THIS WEEKEND

The Army Corps of Engineers, Mountain Home Project Office, is hosting a free family-friendly movie this weekend.

31 Aug 2015

ONE LANE OF HIGHWAY 177 ACROSS NORFORK DAM TO CLOSE FOR DAM MAINTENANCE

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – One lane of Highway 177 across Norfork Lake will be closed at 7 a.m. Sept. 8 and remain closed through the end of the year to conduct maintenance on the dam’s 12 tainter gates.

31 Aug 2015

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-61 Caution Advisory at NM 300.4

Ft. Smith/Van Buren, AR - Mariners are advised to use caution at NM 300.4 due to maintenance on the Highway 64-71 Bridge in Ft.Smith/Van Buren.

31 Aug 2015

LOCK TO REMAIN CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE, PERSONNEL UNABLE TO DEWATER

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Army Corps of Engineers closed Murray Lock on the Arkansas River Aug. 30 through Sep. 4, so workers could “dewater” it to assess and repair the downstream lock gates but discovered maintenance issues that would not allow for the temporary dam to be set in place.

31 Aug 2015

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 15-60 Lock 07 Limited Commercial Lockages During Scheduled Maintenance Closure

Murray L&D (No.7)- The maintenance closure of Murray Lock & Dam (No. 7) is in effect through September 04, 2015. While completing the pre-dewater dive inspection, corrosion of critical safety equipment was discovered that precludes dewatering the lock. The maintenance focus has now shifted to above-waterline critical inspections and repairs. During this closure a very limited number of commercial lockages can be accommodated when maintenance is not underway. Any such lockage requires 24-hour advance notice and coordination with the Lockmaster.

28 Aug 2015

CORPS REOPENS MOONSHINE BEACH SEPT. 2

BRANSON, Mo. – The Army Corps of Engineers, Table Rock Project Office announces the reopening of Moonshine Beach Sept. 2. The beach will be open from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily and will remain open until Sept. 15. The beach has been closed because of high water.

27 Aug 2015

CORPS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS FOR GREERS FERRY LAKE & LITTLE RED RIVER 46TH ANNUAL CLEANUP

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – The Greers Ferry Lake and Little Red River Association along with and the Army Corps of Engineers are seeking volunteers and sponsors to pitch in from 8 to 11 a.m. Sept. 12 during the 46th Annual Greers Ferry Lake and Little Red River Cleanup.

27 Aug 2015

Corps issues reminder for Bull Shoals Master Plan comment period

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers is reminding anyone interested in the Bull Shoals Lake Master Plan Revision, Draft Environmental Assessment and future management of the lake to submit their comments by Sept. 11.

26 Aug 2015

ONE LANE OF HIGHWAY 178 BRIDGE ACROSS BULL SHOALS DAM TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE FOR BRIDGE INSPECTION

Mountain Home, Ark. – One lane of Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam will close at 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday to allow Corps officials to conduct an annual bridge and roadway inspection.