Construction Requires Lane Closures on Interstate 49 in Benton County
Information Release
Arkansas Department of Transportation
NR 18-239
August 10, 2018
BENTON COUNTY (8-10) – Asphalt work on Interstate 49 will require lane closures in Springdale and Lowell, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.
Weather permitting, lanes on I-49 will be closed overnight between Wagon Wheel Road (Exit 76) in Springdale and State Highway 264 (Exit 78) in Lowell. These closures will occur 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Monday, August 13 and Friday, August 17.
The inside lanes of northbound and southbound I-49 will alternately be closed to allow the contractor to work on the asphalt pavement. Traffic will be controlled using traffic barrels and warning signs. Traffic will be restored daily by 6:00 a.m.
Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones. Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ARDOT.gov. You can also follow us on Twitter @myARDOT.