NAVIGATION NOTICE Number SWL 25-85
McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System
December 5th, 2025
In Reply Refer to: CESWL-OP
P. O. Box 867
Little Rock, AR 72203-0867
PH. 501-324-5096
LOCK REOPENED – WIDTH RESTRICTIONS
MONTGOMERY POINT LOCK & DAM (NM 0.5)
MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Montgomery Point Lock & Dam (NM 0.5) has reopened to navigation traffic. However, the downstream river wall miter gate is failing to recess due to an obstruction behind the gate. Crews are continuing to work to resolve the issue. Due to this, mariners are advised that a 70-ft width restriction is in place. All vessels are to exercise caution to safely transit by the downstream river wall miter gate to prevent damaging the gate. These locking instructions will remain in place until further notice.
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. 25-153