PERRY COUNTY, ARK. (5-29) – Historic flooding along the Arkansas River claimed yet
another major crossing in the State late Tuesday night, according to Arkansas Department
of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.

At approximately 10:00 p.m. local time, barricades were placed on State Highway 60, just
west of the river as floodwaters finally covered the route, making it impassable. The action
effectively closes the State Highway 60 Bridge over the Arkansas River at Toad Suck Lock &
Dam. Barricades are also on the east side of the bridge.

Located on the Perry / Faulkner County line, the structure carries approximately 6,000
vehicles daily across the river. The nearest available crossing from the impacted area is
upstream at nearby Morrilton, where State Highway 9 carries some 8,600 vehicles daily.

Multiple segments of State Highways are closed along the Arkansas River with more
expected in the coming days. The latest information on highway closures due to high water
is available on our Traveler Information site, IDriveArkansas.com. Late-breaking news is
published on our Twitter account. Follow us @myARDOT.

Earlier Tuesday the Arkansas Department of Transportation proactively opened a Traveler
Information Call Center to assist motorists in navigating around flooded highways
throughout the State. The Call Center is open daily between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Travelers with questions can interact with a live operator by calling or texting (501) 569-
2374

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