MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-11 USCG Advisory Update Van Buren Railroad Bridge NM 300.8

Little Rock District - USACE
Published Jan. 31, 2024
Navigation Notice

Navigation Notice

NAVIGATION NOTICE       Number SWL 24-11
McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System

January 31, 2024

In Reply Refer to:  CESWL-OP
P. O. Box 867
Little Rock, AR 72203-0867
PH. 501-324-5096

MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VAN BUREN RAILROAD BRIDGE (NM 300.8)
USCG ADVISORY - UPDATE

Mariners are advised that the rehabilitation work on the Van Buren Railroad Drawbridge (NM 300.8) has been delayed. The new start date is March 11, 2024. As noted in Nav Notice 24-07, the work is still expected to last approximately 18 days with test lifts to clear traffic on day 9 or 10. Mariners will also be allowed to shuttle barges beneath the closed span while the navigation span is clear of equipment. Mariners should contact the onsite workboat, M/V Sir Dolan, on VHF-FM channel 16 or onsite crews by phone at (573) 544-1193 and (816) 721-3261 for more details. 

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)

Chief, Operations Division


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