Notice to Media

Highway Overpass Work Underway on I-30

LITTLE ROCK (6-25) – A contractor for the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will be painting the structural steel beams of the Springhill Drive Overpass on Interstate 30 between Benton and Bryant on Tuesday, June 26 and Wednesday, June 27, according to AHTD Director Dan Flowers

As part of the process to paint the beams, 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:

Tuesday, June 26

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

Wednesday, June 27

7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. – The eastbound inside and westbound inside 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.

####