Sailing Instructions Near Fort Smith, AR NM 300

Notice Number: SWL 23-15
Date: 04/09/2023 07:00 thru 04/11/2023 00:00

Crews will begin making repairs to the I-540 Bridge (NM 299.6) and the I-64 Bridge (NM 300.4) beginning the week of April 9, 2023. Beginning at 7 a.m. on April 11, upbound vessels are instructed to contact the Contractor via VHF-FM radio on channel 13 or 16 once they reach NM 295. Downbound vessels are instructed to contact the Contractor via VHF-FM radio on channel 13 or 16 once they reach NM 305. This notification will allow the Contractor to temporarily cease operations and allow vessels to transit the construction zone safely. These instructions will remain in place until repairs over the navigation channel are completed. At that time, a subsequent navigation notice will be issued lifting these instructions.

Questions or requests for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to the Little Rock District Office at (501) 324-5096 or you may email CESWL-OP-OM@usace.army.mil.

//signed// (for)

Christopher B. Roark
Chief, Operations Division