Notice to Media

Highway Overpass Work Underway on I-30

LITTLE ROCK (6-13) – A contractor for the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will be removing safety platforms from the overpass at Springhill Drive on Interstate 30 between Benton and Bryant on Thursday, June 14 and Monday, June 18, according to AHTD Director Dan Flowers

The platforms were put in place during the construction of the Springhill Drive overpass in Benton. As part of the platform removal process, it will be necessary to temporarily close lanes of Interstate 30 near the Springhill Drive overpass, weather permitting. All work is being performed during off-peak hours to minimize inconvenience to motorists.

The work will require temporary lane closures on the following dates and times:

Thursday, June 14

7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. – The eastbound inside and westbound inside lanes of Interstate 30 near Springhill Drive overpass.

Monday, June 18

7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. – The eastbound outside and westbound outside lanes of Interstate 30 near Springhill Drive overpass.

Motorists may want to use an alternate route or allow extra travel time during the closures. As always, motorists are urged to “Think Ahead”, “Buckle-up” and exercise caution when approaching and traveling through work zones.

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