LITTLE ROCK (08-10) 

     A contractor for the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department  (AHTD) will be working along Highway 71B in Rogers.  This work will involve overlaying the existing lanes and upgrading existing traffic signals at the intersections of Highway 71B and Oak, Olrich, Poplar, 8^th, 13^th and Dixieland.

     The contractor will begin overlay operations the night of Monday, August 16, 2004, at Banz Road and proceed to Dixieland Road, paving the northbound lanes of Highway 71B.  They will then begin at Dixieland and pave the southbound lanes back to Banz Road.  Work will begin at approximately 6 p.m. each evening and end around 6 a.m.  Traffic will continue to flow in both directions throughout the improvements.  The lane being paved will be the only lane closed during construction hours.  All lanes will remain open during the day.

     The estimated completion date for this project is late August.  Adjustment of the times of any announced work may become necessary due to weather or other unforeseen conditions.  Motorists are reminded to stay alert, avoid distractions and follow all signs and speed limits in the work zone.

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