31 May 2022

Temporary lane closure of Highway 63/79 across the Arkansas River

One lane of the Highway 63/79 bridge across the Arkansas River will close from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. June 7 so work crews can conduct a routine bridge inspection.

5 Apr 2022

USACE’s Little Rock District to receive $168.5 million additional Infrastructure Investment and Job Act funds for FY22 and 23

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is receiving an additional $168.5 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will be used for the district’s civil works program during fiscal year 2023.

4 Aug 2021

Little Rock District reminder about the public comment period for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System Master Plan revision

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District reminds everyone around the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System about the scoping comment period for the MKARNS Master Plan that ends Aug. 13.

28 Jun 2021

USACE issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Rainfall in Oklahoma and Kansas over the last few days is causing flows on the system to rise.

21 Jun 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District lifts small craft advisory for Arkansas River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lifts the small craft advisory for the Arkansas River. Small craft advisories are issued when flows reach 70,000 cubic feet per second. While flows have receded, USACE officials urge boaters to always use caution when on the river.

11 Jun 2021

USACE seeks public input for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Master Plan Revision process

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is revising the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System’s Master Plan and is seeking public input regarding land classifications around the river.

6 May 2021

The MKARNS Master Plan revision requires temporary halt to shoreline management requests at Lake Dardanelle

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is suspending shoreline activity requests beginning May 17 for Lake Dardanelle to establish a baseline for officials to use while revising the 40-year-old McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System Master Plan.

16 Apr 2021

USACE lifts small craft advisory for Arkansas River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lifts the small craft advisory for the Arkansas River. Small-craft advisories are issued when flows reach 70,000 cubic feet per second. While flows have receded, USACE officials urge boaters to always use caution when on the river.

14 Apr 2021

Cherokee Park reopening April 15

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District announces that beginning April 15, Cherokee Park near Morrilton, Arkansas will be available for reservations.

20 May 2020

From the Corps: Have fun, and be careful this Memorial Day weekend

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Memorial Day weekend is one of the top three busiest weekends of the year for the region’s lakes and rivers, and officials at the Army Corps of Engineers expect that 2020 will be no exception.