The Saline Courier

Constructi­on to close lanes

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Constructi­on to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transporta­tion officials.

Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This continues the ongoing work to widen the Interstate, and lane closures will be periodical­ly utilized today through April 30. Depending on the location, an inside or outside lane will be closed to allow crews to work.

Under lane closure conditions, eastbound or westbound traffic will be reduced to one open lane between 9 to 10 p.m. during overnight hours, and all lanes will reopen no later than 6 a.m. the following morning.

Traffic will be controlled with constructi­on barrels and signage, along with assistance from the Arkansas Highway Police.

The public is advised to be cautious when traveling in the work zone and watch for slower traffic speeds. Areas adjacent to the interstate may experience noise impacts during nighttime hours.

This project is part of ARDOT’S Connecting Arkansas Program and includes widening 5.5 miles of Interstate 30 to three lanes in each direction, from the interchang­e with U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) to Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). The project also includes improvemen­ts at the Highway 67 interchang­e (Exit 114).

More informatio­n on this $187.3 million project is available atconnecti­ngarkansas­program.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. Drivers can also follow on Twitter @MYARDOT.

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