What is the latest status of the project “McLellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS)”?

The status recorded for “McLellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS)” is ongoing.

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McLellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS)

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Arkansas, United States

Source: Washington Times

Project

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The MKARNS is a 445-mile navigation channel that connects Oklahoma with the Mississippi River, supported by a system of 18 locks and dams. It facilitates safe and efficient navigation for commercial and recreational vessels, providing flood control and generating over one billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
Location: Arkansas, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Washington Times

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The project “McLellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Arkansas, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Washington Times.

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Original status	ongoing
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The MKARNS is a 445-mile navigation channel that connects Oklahoma with the Mississippi River, supported by a system of 18 locks and dams. It facilitates safe and efficient navigation for commercial and recreational vessels, providing flood control and generating over one billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually.
Original sector	Transportation

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Arkansas

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Source	Washington Times
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Record type	Project
Sector	Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
Article published date	2025-04-02

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