LITTLE ROCK (5-28) – The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) proactively
opened a Traveler Information Call Center to assist motorists navigate around flooded
highways throughout Arkansas.

ARDOT’s Traveler Information Call Center opened at 3:00 p.m. today, May 28, and is
available by voice or text at (501) 569-2374 daily between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The
Traveler Information Call Center is located at ARDOT’s Central Offices and staffed by
Department personnel volunteering for 4 hours at a time, minimally impacting their daily
duties.

“We always recommend motorists check IDriveArkansas.com before leaving home,” said
ARDOT Director Scott Bennett. “Opening the Traveler Information Call Center as this historic
flood makes its way through the State just gives more opportunities for motorists to plan
their travel through Arkansas in a safe and efficient manner.”

Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com, a free download in all app
stores, or ARDOT.gov. You can also follow us on Twitter @myARDOT.

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