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  • MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-10 MPLD Reopened - Width Restrictions

    Mongomery Point Lock & Dam (NM 0.5) has reopened to navigation traffic 24-hours per day. However, a 70-ft width restriction remains in place. All mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting the lock. Tows should align with the land wall when nearing the downstream approach to avoid contact with the downstream river wall miter gate. Additionally, mariners should continue to expect longer than normal lockage times. These locking instructions will remain in place until further notice.

  • MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-09 MPLD Partial Lock Reopening - Width Restrictions

    Due to ongoing hydraulic system repairs on the downstream river wall miter gate, Montgomery Point Lock & Dam (NM 0.5) is operating under the following restrictions until further notice: • Daily Closure: The lock will be closed to all traffic from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily to allow for repair work. • Limited Opening: The lock will be available for transit from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. • Width Restriction: A 70-foot width restriction is in effect during operating hours.

  • MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-08 MPLD Unscheduled Closure

    Due to issues with the hydraulic system, Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is currently closed to traffic. Crews are onsite investigating the issue and will reopen the lock as soon as the repairs are completed. A subsequent Navigation Notice will be issued when the lock is reopened.

  • USACE announces public comment period for Blue Mountain Lake spillway bridge replacement

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is seeking public comment on the draft environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for the replacement of the spillway bridge at Blue Mountain Lake in Yell County, Arkansas.

  • MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-07 MPLD Nav Pass Closed

    Due to falling river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is in operation and the navigation pass is closed. All vessels are required to pass through the lock until further notice.

  • USACE to host Table Rock Lake boundary line workshops

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is hosting a series of drop in workshops in February to help neighboring landowners identify and address boundary line issues on federal land around Table Rock Lake.

  • USACE announces Highway 32 reopened over Millwood Dam

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed maintenance work at Millwood Dam and Highway 32 is now open to all traffic. Crews finished pumping operations and restored normal access across the dam.

  • USACE announces temporary full road closure of Highway 32 over Millwood Dam

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will implement a full road closure for Highway 32 across Millwood Dam beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 30 for unplanned but necessary inspection gallery maintenance.

  • Temporary full road closure dates for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam revised

    he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revised the temporary full road closure dates scheduled for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam.

  • MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-04 MPLD NavPass Closed

    Due to falling river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is in operation and the navigation pass is closed.  All vessels are required to pass through the lock until further notice.