Notice to Media

           LITTLE ROCK (12-14) -  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 Tuesday, December 18 and finish at noon Wednesday, December 19, 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. Wednesday and continuing until 12:00 noon Wednesday.  The southbound outside lane will be closed beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18 and continuing until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 19.

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.