Caution Advisory Channel Obstruction NM 119 McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System

By Anthony Gex | August 21, 2026

Notice Number: 214935 / SWL 26-30
Effective: 08/19/2026 14:30 thru 08/21/2026 08:00 CDT

Mariners are advised that there is an obstruction in the river near the left descending side of the navigation channel at NM 119, between the Broadway and Main Street Bridges. The obstruction appears to be a derelict wooden pile protruding just above the waterline. Crews are mobilizing to investigate the obstruction and will attempt to remove it tomorrow, August 20, 2026.

Mariners should exercise caution when transiting the area. Updates and further notices will be issued as needed.

Questions or requests for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to the Little Rock District Office at (501) 324-5739 or you may email CESWL-OP-OM@usace.army.mil.

//signed//
Joshua M Hendricks, Chief, Operations Technical Support Branch Operations Division

Posted in Navigation Notices: Arkansas, White, Ouachita, and Red Rivers