Notice to Media

Highway Work on I-30 Crossover Near County Line To Close Lanes for Platform Installation

LITTLE ROCK (7-20) – A contractor for the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will be installing safety platforms on the Vimy Ridge Crossover of Interstate 30 near the Pulaski/Saline County line on Monday July, 23 and Tuesday July 24, 2001, according to AHTD Director Dan Flowers.

The Vimy Ridge Crossover is part of the $150 million rehabilitation and widening work scheduled for Interstate 30 between Little Rock and Benton. As part of the installation of the safety platforms, it will be necessary to temporarily close portions of the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 30, weather permitting.

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

Monday, July 23, 2001

7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. – The east and westbound outside lanes will be closed in conjunction with the crossover work during this entire time period.

Tuesday, July 24, 2001

7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. The east and westbound inside lanes of Interstate 30 will be closed in conjunction with the crossover work during this entire time period.

Even though all work is being performed during off-peak hours to minimize inconvenience, 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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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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