Construction Requires Lane Closures on Interstate 630 in Little Rock
Information Release
Arkansas Department of Transportation
NR 19-272
September 25, 2019
PULASKI COUNTY (9-25) – Construction to widen Interstate 630 requires lane closures in Little Rock, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.
Weather permitting, eastbound and westbound I-630 will have the outside lanes closed east and west of University Avenue (Exit 5). One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction during the work, which will occur from Friday, September 27 at 8:00 p.m. to Monday, September 30 at 6:00 a.m. to allow crews to perform deck work on the University Avenue Bridge.
During this time, two ramps will be closed, the eastbound I-630 on-ramp from southbound University Avenue, and the westbound I-630 off-ramp to southbound University Avenue (Exit 5B). Ramp detours will direct traffic to use Fair Park Boulevard (Exit 4).
The public is advised to be cautious when traveling in the work zone, and drivers may consider finding alternate routes as delays may occur. Traffic will be controlled using signage and barrels. Neighborhoods adjacent to the interstate may experience noise impacts during nighttime hours.
This project (Job CA0608) is part of ARDOT's Connecting Arkansas Program, which is funded through a 10-year, half-cent sales tax. Interstate 630 is being widened to four lanes in each direction (eight total) for 2.2 miles between the Big Rock Interchange and University Avenue. The widening is estimated to be complete in early 2020. More information on this $87.4 million project 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.