Notice to Media

LITTLE ROCK (11-27) 

The following lane closures are scheduled from Monday, December 2, through Friday, December 6 in Fayetteville, Farmington, 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, 62, 180, and 112.  The restrictions and lane closures, where implemented, are generally expected to be in place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 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.

·         Traffic using Hwy 112 (Garland Ave.) in Fayetteville will have the southbound lane restricted at various locations (not continuous) from the Mt. Comfort Rd. to North St.

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

·         Traffic using Hwy 180 (Sixth St.) in Fayetteville will be restricted to one lane westbound, with the outside lane closed at various locations (not continuous) from the Hwy 71B/Hwy180 intersection to I-540.

·         Traffic using Hwy 62 will be restricted to one lane westbound & eastbound with the outside lane closed at various locations (not continuous) from I-540 in Fayetteville to Rheas Mills Rd. in Farmington.

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.