Preparing for 30 Crossing Construction Work Requires Multiple Traffic Impacts Including Long Term Closures

Work on Interstate 30 Requires Parking Lot Closures and River Trail Detours in Little Rock and North Little Rock

Information Release
Arkansas Department of Transportation
NR 20-273
September 18, 2020

PULASKI COUNTY (9-18) – Crews continue to prepare for construction work along the Interstate 30 corridor in Little Rock and North Little Rock. That work will require Interstate, ramps, road closures, and a traffic shift beginning next week, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.

Weather permitting, crews will alternately close eastbound I-30 lanes and an I-630 off-ramp lane as part of a traffic shift occurring the week of Monday, September 21. In addition, crews will be placing a temporary barrier wall along President Clinton Avenue in Little Rock and will close several city streets east of I-30 in North Little Rock for construction staging.

Lane Closures in Little Rock - Beginning Monday, September 21, 8:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

• Eastbound I-30 alternating lane closures between Roosevelt Road and 9th Street nightly through Thursday, September 24.

Road Closures in North Little Rock – Beginning Monday, September 21, 8:00 p.m.

• Portions of Brother Paul Drive, East Washington Avenue, and South Locust Street in North Little Rock will be closed until further notice. Alternate detours will be signed.

Flagging Operations on President Clinton Ave in Little Rock - Beginning Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Single right lane closure begins at Mahlon Martin Street, proceeding west through Ferry Street.

Traffic Shift and Ramp Closure in Little Rock – Beginning Thursday, September 24,
9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

• Eastbound I-630 ramp to eastbound I-30 and the East 15th Street ramp will be closed for two nights. Alternate detours will be signed.
• Eastbound I-30 between I-440 and 6th Street will shift toward the outside lanes.

Additionally, the eastbound I-30 Exit to 6^th and 9^th Streets will be closed for approximately 10-12 months beginning Thursday, September 24 at 9:00 p.m. Alternate detours will be signed.

The 30 Crossing project (Job CA0602) is part of ARDOT's Connecting Arkansas Program (CAP) that was approved by voters in 2012. It is being funded with the proceeds from the temporary ½-cent sales tax that is set to expire in 2023. The passage or failure of Issue 1 at the polls this November will have no impact on the 30 Crossing work that is beginning this fall, including the construction of a new Arkansas River bridge and improved access to both downtowns. More information on the CAP is available at ConnectingArkansasProgram.com.

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.