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.

13 Aug 2021

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

Little Rock, Ark. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is again extending the scoping comment period for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System’s Master Plan revision. Comments will now be accepted until Aug. 27.

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.

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.

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.

29 Apr 2021

USACE issues small craft advisory

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -‑ 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 eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas over the last 24-hours is causing flows on the system to rise.

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.

15 Mar 2021

USACE issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Rainfall this weekend in eastern Oklahoma is causing flows on the system to rise.

10 Mar 2021

Southwestern Division, partners celebrate 50-years of MKARNS service

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division and its partners along the McClellan‐Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the system that strategically connects the heartland of the United States with the rest of the world.