Notice to Media

            LITTLE ROCK (11-30) A contractor for the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will be working on a new overpass on Highway 67/167 just south of Jacksonville next week.  Weather permitting, the work will take place at night on Monday, December 3 and finish at noon Tuesday, December 4, according to AHTD Director Dan Flowers.

   This project is part of the Northbelt Freeway Interchange construction with Highway 67/167.  Work will consist of installing safety platforms and it will be necessary to temporarily close lanes on Highway 67/167.  The work is being done during off-peak hours to minimize inconvenience to motorists.  Any work postponed due to inclement weather will be rescheduled as conditions improve.        

Temporary lane closures will be required at the following times:

Northbound outside lane closed beginning at 7:00 p.m. and continuing until 12:00 noon Tuesday.  The southbound outside lane will be closed beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 3 and continuing until 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 4. 

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