Mariners are advised that Arthur V. Ormond Lock and Dam (No. 9) NM 176.9 will be closed to navigation traffic until further notice. Damaged gate recess armor is causing an obstruction in the upstream approach. The length of downtime is unknown; normal operations will resume when the obstruction is removed.
Questions or requests for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to the Little Rock District Office, at (501) 324-5739 or you may email CESWL-OP-OM@usace.army.mil.
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Kevin J. McDaniels
Chief, Operations Division
Release no. 18-004