SALINE COUNTY (2-12) – A routine bridge inspection will require an alternating lane
closure on the State Highway 229 Bridge over the Saline River just west of Benton, according
to officials from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT).

Weather permitting; traffic on State Highway 229 will be reduced to one lane over the Saline
River Bridge from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 14. This closure will
alternate between northbound and southbound lanes as the inspection progresses.

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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