Construction Requires Lane Closures on Interstate 630 in Little Rock
Information Release
Arkansas Department of Transportation
NR 19-289
October 11, 2019
PULASKI COUNTY (10-11) – Construction to widen Interstate 630 requires lane closures in Little Rock, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.
Weather permitting, westbound I-630 will have the middle and outside lanes closed between John Barrow Road and the Big Rock Interchange. One lane of traffic will remain open during the work, which will occur during overnight hours from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Monday night, October 14. This will allow crews to restripe and shift traffic. The westbound exit ramp to Baptist Health Drive (Exit 7) will be minimally impacted during the work, and emergency vehicles will be directed through the closure.
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.