Notice to Media

AHTD to Open New Ramp on Highway 67/167

LITTLE ROCK (7-30) -- The existing ramp on southbound Highway 67/167 in North Little Rock connecting the highway with the eastbound lanes of I-40 will be replaced with a new flyover ramp on Monday, August 3, according to Dan Flowers, Director of the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. The new ramp will be open to traffic by 12:00 noon on Monday.

The existing ramp, which serves southbound traffic wishing to exit to Interstate 40 eastbound toward Memphis, will be replaced by a flyover ramp located on the right side of the highway. Previously, traffic was required to exit Highway 67/167 on the left side of the highway to continue on I-40 eastbound. The new ramp allows safer traffic movement in every direction.

This ramp is a portion of a $16.18 million project to improve traffic flow and ease congestion in the McCain Boulevard/I-40/US 67/Springhill Drive area of

North Little Rock. The Hardaway Company of Columbus, Georgia is the contractor for the project.

"The new ramp can handle traffic in a safer manner than the old ramp that is being removed," Flowers said. "This is an example of our ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow and safety," he added.

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For Further Information Contact:

Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
10324 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209
Tel: 501-569-2000
FAX: 501-569-2400
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