Notice to Media

LITTLE ROCK (11-22) 

The following lane closures are scheduled from Monday, November 25, through Wednesday, November 27 in Fayetteville, Springdale and Greenland. These lane closures will allow the Department's contractor to safely continue with work involving the curbs and sidewalks adjacent to the driving surfaces of Hwys. 71B, 265, and 16.  The restrictions and lane closures, where implemented, are generally expected to be in place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

·         Traffic using Hwy 265 in Fayetteville will have the southbound lane restricted at various locations (not continuous) from Township Rd. to Kantz Rd.

·         Also, traffic using Hwy 16 in Fayetteville will be restricted to one lane eastbound & westbound with the outside lane closed at various locations (not continuous) from the Huntsville Rd. intersection to the Razorback Rd intersection.

·         Also, traffic using Hwy 71B will be restricted to one lane southbound, with the outside lane closed at various locations (not continuous) from Rock St. in Fayetteville to Smith St. in Greenland.

·         Traffic using Hwy 71B in Springdale will be restricted to one lane northbound & southbound, with the outside lane closed at various locations (not continuous) from Backus Ave. to Hwy 412 East (East Robinson Avenue).

·         Also, traffic using Hwy 265 in Springdale will be restricted to one lane northbound & southbound, with the outside lane closed at various locations (not continuous) from Hwy 412 East (East Robinson Avenue) intersection to Emma Avenue.

Motorists are urged to use care and think ahead when traveling through the work zone.  They should remember to Merge Left Early as they approach the work zone; to Obey the Posted Speed Limits and Other Regulatory Signing; to Maintain a Steady Speed; to Leave Room between them and other vehicles; to Be Aware of Road Conditions in front of them; and to Anticipate the Unexpected Need to Stop or Reduce Speed Substantially.

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