Construction on Interstate 49 Requires Lane Closures in Washington County
Information Release
Arkansas Department of Transportation
NR 18-279
September 14, 2018
WASHINGTON COUNTY (9-14) – Construction on the Interstate 49 shoulder in Johnson and Springdale requires nighttime lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.
Weather permitting, crews will install temporary barrier walls on the inside shoulders of northbound and southbound Interstate 49 north of the Clear Creek bridge. The inside lane will be closed between Mile Markers 68 and 70 to perform the work. Placement of the temporary barrier walls will close a portion of the inside shoulders for approximately a week to perform drainage work.
The overnight lane closures will be in effect Monday night, September 17 through Tuesday morning, September 18. The northbound lane will be closed between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and the southbound lane will be closed between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Traffic will be controlled using signage and barrels.
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.
