MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 23-69 UPDATE 2: White River Entrance Channel

Little Rock District USACE
Published Oct. 31, 2023
Navigation Notice

Navigation Notice

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NAVIGATION NOTICE       Number SWL 23-69 - McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System

October 31, 2023

In Reply Refer to:  CESWL-OP

P. O. Box 867
Little Rock, AR 72203-0867
PH. 501-324-5096

UPDATE #2:  WHITE RIVER ENTRANCE CHANNEL
MONTGOMERY POINT L&D (NM 0.5) TO MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM

All traffic on the locking queue at Montgomery Point Lock & Dam (NM 0.5) has been cleared and normal locking procedures have begun. However, dredging operations downstream of the Montgomery Point Lock & Dam (NM 0.5) are ongoing. Barring any delays, the Dredge Sandpiper is expected to reconfigure on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 to begin dredging the downstream approach to the lock, working along the right descending side of the navigation channel. Please contact the Dredge Sandpiper on VHF Channel 16 or 79 prior to arrival to ensure safe transit through the area.

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.

//signed// (for)

Christopher B. Roark
Chief, Operations Division


Contact
Little Rock District PAO
501-324-5551
ceswl-pa@usace.army.mil

Release no. 23-129