Verdel Landing boat ramp closes for renovations

The boat ramp at Verdel Landing Wildlife Management Area in Knox County will close temporarily Nov. 20 for a renovation project, with expected reopening sometime next spring.

The project will improve boating access for anglers and hunters along the Missouri River. It includes reshaping the two-lane ramp for a better launch slope. A new dock will be installed and an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant parking stall and accessible route to the ramp will be added. Riprap also will be placed along the shoreline to help protect against erosion.

Construction is scheduled during the U.S. Army C...