The road closure will begin at approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, December 17, 2004, and is estimated to remain in place for up to 1 month. The work will be done as weather permits, with possible inclement weather causing the schedule to be revised.

 During the road closure period, traffic will be detoured onto Persimmon Street (next to Cutter Morning Star School), then to Spring Street, and back to Westinghouse Drive.  Electronic message boards and other directional signage will be in place to clearly indicate the detour route.

          Upon completion of the work, traffic will be returned to Westinghouse Drive where one of the new interchange ramps will be used as a temporary connection to Highway 70 until the remainder of the interchange and overpass project is complete. 

 Motorists may wish to consider alternate routes during the closure period. As always, motorists are advised to remain alert and use caution when traveling through this or any work zone.  For additional information, contact the AHTD Public Affairs Office, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at (501) 569-2227 or via email at info@ArkansasHighways.com. 

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