PUBLIC WEBSITE: Notices to Navigational Interests (NTNI) https://ndc.ops.usace.army.mil/ords/f?p=107:1
NAVIGATION NOTICE Number SWL 26-02
McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System
January 7th, 2026
In Reply Refer to: CESWL-OP
P. O. Box 867
Little Rock, AR 72203-0867
PH. 501-324-5096
110-FT STOPLOG CONVERSION
2026 LOCK CLOSURE FORECAST
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM
The purpose of this Navigation Notice is to provide forecasted lock closures for the 110-ft Stoplog Conversion projects in 2026. The information below is considered tentative and the closure details could change depending on site conditions, construction means and methods and other variables.
Work related to the 110-ft Stoplog Conversions is forecasted to continue in 2026 at Dardanelle Lock (No. 10) NM 205.5 and at James W. Trimble Lock (No. 13) NM 292.8 and work will be begin at Murry Lock (No.7) NM 125.4, Toad Suck Ferry Lock (No. 8) NM 155.9, Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9, and Ozark Jetta-Taylor Lock (No. 12) NM 256.9. It is anticipated that the construction will take place beginning June 15th, 2026, through September 30th, 2026. During this time, the locks will be closed daily between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The locks will be opened to traffic each night between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., however a 70-ft width restriction will be in place.
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 (Acting), Operations Division
Release no. 26-001