Closure dates for Norrell Lock (No. 1) NM 10.3, Joe Hardin Lock (No. 3) NM 50.2 and Emmett Sanders Lock (No. 4) NM 66.0 are shown below:
Lock 1 – new dewatering stoplog slots
Aug 4 - Aug 8: Fully open
Aug 9 - Aug 17: Full Closure, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily
lock open 7:01 p.m. – 6:59 a.m. nightly (no width restrictions)
Aug 18 - Aug 21: Fully open
Aug 22 - Nov 30: Full Closure, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily
lock open 7:01 p.m. – 6:59 a.m. nightly (70’ width restriction)
Jan 30 – Jan 31, 2023: Full Closure, no lockages
Lock 3 - lock dewatering and preparatory inspections prior to the dewatering
Sep 12 - 19: Intermittent closures, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily
Sep 28 – 29: Intermittent closures, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily
Sep 30 – Oct 9: Full closure, no lockages from 7 a.m.(Sep 30) – 7 p.m.(Oct 9)
Lock 4 – install new wiring for the lock’s interlock controls
Oct 2 – 6: Full closure, no lockages from 7 a.m.(Oct 2) – 7 p.m. (Oct 6)
Lock 1 tow haulage will not be available during periods of width restrictions. There are two deadman anchors in the Lock 1 vicinity that are available for mariners use. They are northeast of the Lock 1 approach, along the left descending bank of the White River, across from the two boat ramps.
Questions or requests for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to the Little Rock District Office, at (501) 324-5096 or you may email CESWL-OP-OM@usace.army.mil.
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Christopher B. Roark
Chief, Operations Division
Release no. 22-074