3 Mar 2026

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

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.

26 Feb 2026

Beaver Lake Duty Room schedule change

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.

24 Feb 2026

Swenson assumes command of USACE Little Rock District

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

23 Feb 2026

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

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.

19 Feb 2026

USACE and Pulaski County to close Big Dam Bridge for inspection

The Big Dam Bridge, across Murray Lock and Dam will be closed to all traffic from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. March 9 through March 13 for a routine bridge inspection.

17 Feb 2026

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-11 MPLD NavPass Open

Due to increased river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is lowered and the navigation pass is open.

17 Feb 2026

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

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. Feb. 24 through Feb. 26 for routine maintenance.

12 Feb 2026

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-10 MPLD Reopened - Width Restrictions

Mongomery Point Lock & Dam (NM 0.5) has reopened to navigation traffic 24-hours per day. However, a 70-ft width restriction remains in place. All mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting the lock. Tows should align with the land wall when nearing the downstream approach to avoid contact with the downstream river wall miter gate. Additionally, mariners should continue to expect longer than normal lockage times. These locking instructions will remain in place until further notice.

12 Feb 2026

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-09 MPLD Partial Lock Reopening - Width Restrictions

Due to ongoing hydraulic system repairs on the downstream river wall miter gate, Montgomery Point Lock & Dam (NM 0.5) is operating under the following restrictions until further notice: • Daily Closure: The lock will be closed to all traffic from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily to allow for repair work. • Limited Opening: The lock will be available for transit from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. • Width Restriction: A 70-foot width restriction is in effect during operating hours.

11 Feb 2026

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-08 MPLD Unscheduled Closure

Due to issues with the hydraulic system, Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is currently closed to traffic. Crews are onsite investigating the issue and will reopen the lock as soon as the repairs are completed. A subsequent Navigation Notice will be issued when the lock is reopened.