BENTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake say the Rend Lake Jackie Branch Boat Ramp, including the entrance roadway, parking lot, and restrooms will close Monday for accessibility improvements. It will remain closed through early next spring.

The portion of the lake from the boat ramp to the adjacent breakwaters will also be closed during this time. The closure is necessary for the construction of a new boat ramp and bank fishing access.