BENTON COUNTY (5-3) – Construction on State Highway 59 Spur will require closing a
railroad crossing in Gentry, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)
officials.

Weather permitting; State Highway 59 Spur (N. Railroad Ave.) will be closed at the railroad
crossing adjacent to the McKee Foods Plant in Gentry. This closure will begin at 6:00 a.m.
on Monday, May 6 and continue through 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9.

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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