LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- NAVIGATION NOTICE Number SWL 24-52
McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System
July 9, 2024
In Reply Refer to: CESWL-OP
P. O. Box 867
Little Rock, AR 72203-0867
PH. 501-324-5096
USCG ADVISORY
VAN BUREN RAILROAD BRIDGE (NM 300.8)
MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Mariners are advised that the rehabilitation work on the Van Buren Railroad Drawbridge (NM 300.8), as stated in Nav Notice 24-07, is scheduled to begin on August 22, 2024 at 5 a.m. and last until September 8, 2024, at 5 p.m. During this time the bridge will remain in the lowered position, however, onsite crews will attempt to clear traffic on day 9 or 10 while test lifts are being conducted. 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
Release no. 24-101