UPDATE: Bridge Maintenance Requires Lane Closures over Mississippi River

CRITTENDEN COUNTY (11-30) – Bridge deck maintenance requires alternating lane
closures of the Interstate 55 Bridge over the Mississippi River between West Memphis and
Memphis, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.

Weather permitting, crews will close the outside southbound lane of the I-55 Bridge over the
Mississippi River Monday, December 3 through Thursday, December 6 daily from 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Crews will place alternating lane closures on the northbound lanes of the I-55 Bridge over
the Mississippi River Monday through Thursday daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. starting
on Monday, December 10 and continuing for four weeks or until work is completed.

Traffic will be controlled with signage and traffic cones or 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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