12 Apr 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-10 Channel Reopened Under I-430 Bridge

MKARNS - The U.S. Coast Guard has advised that the navigation channel has been reopened to traffic under the I-430 Bridge, NM 126.6. The work was completed ahead of schedule.

8 Apr 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-09 Lock 5 Sailing Instruction

MKARNS - Due to shoaling, mariners are advised that upbound and downbound tows need to favor the long wall in the downstream approach to Colonel Charles D. Maynard Lock (No. 5).

29 Mar 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-08 Channel Closure I-430 Bridge

MKARNS - The U.S. Coast Guard has advised that the navigation channel will be closed under the I-430 Bridge, NM 126.6, from 7am to 7pm daily, 6 – 10 April.

16 Mar 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-07 Lock 3 Reopened

MKARNS - Joe Hardin Lock (No. 3) NM 50.2 has reopened to navigation traffic.

11 Mar 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 21-06 Lock 8 Tow Haulage Out of Service

MKARNS - Tow haulage equipment at Toad Suck Ferry Lock (No. 8) NM 155.9 is out of service.

2 Mar 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-05 Lock 3 Scheduled Delays & Closure

MKARNS - As previously indicated in Navigation Notice SWL 20-60, Joe Hardin Lock (No. 3) will experience intermittent delays or will be closed to navigation traffic on the following dates for the actions listed below.

17 Feb 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice No. 21-04 Rob Roy & Baring Cross Bridges Re-opened

MKARNS - The Rob Roy Railroad Bridge in Pine Bluff and the Baring Cross Railroad Bridge in Little Rock have returned to normal operations.

16 Feb 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-03 Rob Roy & Baring Cross Bridge Closure

MKARNS - The Rob Roy Railroad Bridge in Pine Bluff and the Baring Cross Railroad Bridge in Little Rock are currently closed.

8 Jan 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-02 I-30 Bridge(NM 118.5) Right Channel Closure

MKARNS - The U.S. Coast Guard has advised that effective Jan 5, the I-30 Bridge right descending channel span is closed due to contractors working on a new bridge pier.

7 Jan 2021

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-01 Lock 12 Intermittent Delays

MKARNS - Mariners are advised that intermittent delays may be experienced during daylight hours on Jan 12 and Jan 13 at Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8.