Navigation Notice: MKARNS/Verdigris River

By Aimee Andres | March 10, 2022

NOTICE OF DAMAGE AND POTENTIAL HAZARD: UPSTREAM GUARDWALL ARMOR CHOTEAU L&D No.18 NM 401.4

The upstream guardwall is damaged near the miter gate recess. The steel armor plate protecting the corner has been damaged and it had to be removed. The concrete is now fully exposed. Until the repair can be made, Mariners should use caution when transitioning in this area. Mariners are advised to stay to the guide wall side on the upstream portion of the lock until further notice when the area can be repaired. Waterway users are asked to check with Lock No. 17 for the latest information. Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Brad Johnson; Navigation Manager: 918-550-9026 or Mr. Jake Simpson; Navigation Engineer: 918-430-4783.

//signed//

Allen Ryan
Acting Chief, Operations Division

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