CHICOT COUNTY (10-3) – A routine inspection of the U.S. Highway 82 Bridge over the
Mississippi River requires temporary lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of
Transportation (ARDOT) officials.

Weather permitting, Mississippi Department of Transportation crews will close eastbound
and westbound outside lanes and shoulders on U.S. Highway 82. The closures will occur from
8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. daily beginning Saturday, October 6 and concluding
Friday, October 19.

Traffic will be controlled with signage and traffic 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.

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