The opening of the new Panama Canal locks in 2016 paved the way—or cleared a channel—for bigger ships with deeper drafts to call on U.S. ports. In turn, the new… Read More
McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System
The Little Rock and Tulsa Engineer districts are conducting a 30-day public comment period starting on February 1 and lasting until March 1 for the draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA)… Read More
As Mississippi River levels continue to sink, barge traffic from the Arkansas River is being restricted. After dipping briefly on October 18 to -12 feet at Memphis, breaking more low-water… Read More
In August, a major new warehouse was dedicated in the Port of Little Rock, Ark. It’s the first of two that will give the port almost a million square feet… Read More
A channel-deepening project that has been talked about for 20 years is underway on the Arkansas River. The Tulsa and Little Rock Engineer Districts have begun a required environmental study… Read More
The Little Rock and Tulsa Engineer Districts hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the Three Rivers Project at David D. Terry Park near Little Rock, Ark., on August 24. Keynote… Read More
A channel-deepening project that has been talked about for 20 years is underway on the Arkansas River. The Tulsa and Little Rock Engineer Districts have begun a required environmental study… Read More
Arkansas Waterways Commission Director Cassandra Caldwell, Little Rock Engineer District Commander Col. Damon Knarr and others gathered on June 10 at Murray Lock & Dam 7 to sign a cost-share… Read More
The Corps of Engineers is seeking public input on a proposal to deepen the navigation channel on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS) to 12 feet. The Corps’ Little… Read More
The Tulsa Port of Catoosa, Okla., began work last month on a renovation and upgrade of its port authority building. Construction is scheduled to finish at the end of April. Read More
