Press Releases for 1999

These are the press releases we've issued during the 1999 year. You may want to search for topics by keyword.

December 1999

• AHTD to Hold Meeting in Jonesboro
• Construction to Cause Lane Closures on I-430 Near Arkansas River Bridge
• Sign Replacement to Cause Lane Closure on I-440 Bridge
• Lane Closure Scheduled on I-30
• Commission Meeting

November 1999

• Ground Broken for Next Phase of Highway 167 Widening
• Commission Meeting
• Commission Meeting
• Arkansas Highway Police Uncover Load of Marijuana
• AHTD to Hold Meeting in Searcy
• AHTD to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Highway 7 Widening
• Commission Meeting
• U.S. Highway 63 Extended in Arkansas
• AHTD to Remove Northbound Exit Ramp on Interstate 530/Highway 65

October 1999

• Adjustments Made to Great River Bridge Preferred Alternative
• AHTD to Hold Meeting in Jonesboro
• AHTD to Hold Meeting in Hot Springs
• I-530/Highway 65 Repaving to Cause Lane Closure
• Lanes to be Closed on I-40
• Arkansas Highway Commissioner Elected to National Committee
• Commission Meeting
• AHTD to Hold Series of Public Meetings on Proposed Arkansas Scenic Byway

September 1999

• Commission Meeting
• Highway Maintenance Project to Cause I-40 Lane Closure
• AHTD to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Baseline Road Railroad Overpass
• Commission Meeting
• Public Hearings Scheduled to Discuss Proposed Great River Bridge
• Highway Police Officers Uncover Load of Marijuana
• AHTD to Remove Northbound Exit Ramp on Interstate 530/Highway 65
• Commission Meeting
• Interstate 30 Pavement Repair to Cause Lane Closure
• Construction to Cause Lane Closures on I-430 Near Arkansas River Bridge
• Commission Meeting
• Public Hearings Scheduled to Discuss Proposed Great River Bridge
• Commission Meeting

August 1999

• Highway Police Officers Uncover Load of Marijuana
• Commission Meeting
• Highway Police Officers Uncover Load of Marijuana
• Maintenance to Cause Lane Closures on I-440 Arkansas River Bridge
• Lane to be Closed on I-30
• Raymar Road Overpass to Open on I-40
• Lanes to be Closed on I-30
• Public Meeting Scheduled for Springdale Northern Bypass
• Commission Meeting
• Lanes to be Closed on I-30
• Commission Meeting
• Commission Meeting
• I-30 to be Closed Periodically for Construction
• Commission Meeting
• Huntsville Bypass to Open Tuesday
• Commission Meeting
• Highway Commission Selects Bond Counsel
• Lanes on I-30 to be Closed for Construction

July 1999

• Maintenance to Cause Lane Closures on I-430 Arkansas River Bridge
• AHTD to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed I-30 Widening
• Commission Meeting
• Replacement of Fourche Creek Bridge on University Avenue to Cause Lane Closure
• Ramp Closure Scheduled on I-55 at West Memphis
• Route Selected for Proposed Newark Bypass
• AHTD to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Highway 77 Widening
• Median Repair to Cause Lane Closure on I-430 Arkansas River Bridge
• Lane to be Closed on Highway 365
• Construction to Cause Lane Closure on Highway 70 and 270 in Garland County
• Lanes to be Closed on I-30
• Ramp Closure Scheduled on I-55 at West Memphis
• AHTD to Hold Meeting in Batesville
• Commission Meeting
• AHTD to Hold Meeting in Russellville

June 1999

• Commission Meeting
• Highway Commission Seeking Bond Counsel
• Highway Maintenance Project to Cause Lane Closure
• Highway 100 Lane Closures Scheduled for RR Crossing Repairs
• AHTD to Begin Acquiring Right of Way for Highway 71 Relocation South of Texarkana
• Contractor to Begin Resurfacing Project in Morrilton
• Lanes to be Temporarily Closed on I-40
• Commission Meeting
• Commission Meeting
• I-40 Reconstruction to Cause Mayflower Ramp Closure
• Ramp Closure Scheduled on I-55 at West Memphis
• Railroad Overpass Removal to Cause East Roosevelt Road Closing
• Commission Meeting
• Commission Meeting
• Highway Maintenance Project to Cause Lane Closure
• I-40 Reconstruction to Cause Ramp Closure at Mayflower
• AHTD, Contractors Recognized for I-540 Work
• Highway Police Set Up Inspection Station, Increase Enforcement
• Highway Maintenance Projects to Cause Lane Closures

May 1999

• Commission Meeting
• Ramp Closure Scheduled on I-55 at West Memphis
• Highway Maintenance to Cause Lane Closure
• Warren Intersection to Become Four-Way Stop
• I-40 Construction to Cause Mayflower Ramp Closure
• Commission Meeting
• AHTD to hold Meeting in Ashdown
• Lanes to be Closed on I-40
• I-30 to be Closed Periodically for Construction
• Commission Meeting
• AHTD and MDOT Schedule Public Meetings for Proposed Great River Bridge
• Portion of I-30 Frontage Roads to be Closed Periodically for Construction
• Construction to Cause Lane Closure on Highway 100 at Morgan
• AHTD to Study Warren Intersection
• Placement of Pavement Markings to Cause Lane Closures on I-30
• Placement of Pavement Markings to Cause Lane Closures on I-30
• Commission Meeting
• Repairs to I-40 Mississippi River Bridge to Cause Lane Closures

April 1999

• Commission Meeting
• Studies to Begin for New Southeast Arkansas Highway
• Lanes to be Closed on I-40
• Speed Limit Enforcement Effort Targets Large Trucks
• Commission Meeting
• AHTD to Hold Public Meeting on Proposed Arkansas Scenic Byway
• Broadway Bridge Modification to Cause Ramp Closure
• AHTD to Hold Meeting in Warren
• Little Rock Hosts National Transportation Meeting
• Commission Meeting
• New Section of Pine Bluff Bypass Improves Access to Southeast Arkansas
• Commission Meeting
• AHTD Completes Reforestation Program
• Highway Police Officers Seize Approximately 1,100 Pounds of Marijuana
• Commission Meeting
• Broadway Bridge Modification to Cause Ramp Closure
• Highway 412 Bridge Reopens
• Bridge Closed in Madison County
• AHTD to Hold Meeting in Dermott
• Portion of Chicot Road to be Closed for Construction

March 1999

• Lanes to be Closed on I-30
• Commission Meeting
• AHTD to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Highway 253 Widening
• I-40 Construction Information Available on Radio
• Highway Police Officers Seize Approximately 500 Pounds of Marijuana
• AHTD to Hold Meeting in Newark
• AHTD to Hold Meeting in Marion
• Portion of Chicot Road to be Closed for Construction
• AHTD to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Mabelvale Pike Widening
• Bridge Inspection to Cause Lane Closure
• Highway Police Officers Seize Over 100 Pounds of Marijuana
• Commission Meeting

February 1999

• Commission Meeting
• Pine Bluff Intersection to Get New Traffic Signal
• Preliminary Work to Begin on New Southeast Arkansas Highway
• AHTD to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Highway 167 Widening
• AHTD to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Highway 65 Widening
• Commission Meeting
• Commission Meeting
• Bridge on Highway 53 Closed in Clark County
• AHTD to Hold Meeting in Mountain View
• Commission Meeting
• Highway Police Officers Seize Over $200,000
• Lane on I-40 at Morgan to be Closed
• Interstate 40 Pavement Repair to Cause Lane Closure

January 1999

• Commission Meeting
• Commission Meeting
• Commission Meeting
• Inspection to Cause Intermittent Lane Closure on I-40 Levy Bridges in NLR
• AHTD to Hold Meeting Near Monticello
• Lane on I-40 at Morgan to be Closed
• Commission Meeting
• Lane on I-30 in Little Rock to be Closed
• Jonathan Barnett Takes Oath as New Highway Commissioner
• Commission Meeting
• Commission Meeting
• Commission Meeting
• Highway 7 Will Be Height Restricted Temporarily
• I-540 and Bobby Hopper Tunnel Dedication Scheduled
• Commission Meeting

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