Notice to Media

Highway Work To Take Place on I-40 Ramps 

LITTLE ROCK (5-30) – A contractor for the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will be installing concrete barriers on sections of Interstate 40 interchange ramps near Prothro Junction in North Little Rock on Thursday, May 31, Friday, June 1, and Monday,  June 4, according to AHTD Director Dan Flowers.

       The barriers are needed for traffic control and to enhance safety for motorists while temporary detours are constructed adjacent to the main lanes.  This work is part of the reconstruction of Interstate 40 from Highway 67/167 to Lonoke County line.  As part of the work, it will be necessary to temporarily close ramps at the following times and locations:

 From 11:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, until 5:00 a.m. Friday, June 1 (Ramp from U.S. Highway 67/167 southbound to I-40 eastbound)

 From 11:00 p.m. Friday, June 1, until 5:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2 (Exit ramp from I-40 eastbound (Exit 156)  to Springhill Drive)

 From 11:00 p.m. Monday, June 4, until 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 5 (Springhill Drive entrance ramp to I-40 East)

 The closure times have been established to minimize inconvenience to motorists.  Motorists may use an alternate route to access I-40 east from Highway 67/167 and McCain Boulevard by taking McCain Boulevard east to Springhill Drive, then south to I-40.  Springhill Drive can be accessed from McCain Boulevard east of Highway 67/167.

 As always, motorists are urged to “Think Ahead”, “Buckle-up”, and exercise caution when approaching and traveling through work zones.

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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
e-mail: info@arkansashighways.com