PULASKI COUNTY (8-7) – Construction to widen Interstate 630 requires lane and ramp
closures in Little Rock, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)
officials.

Weather permitting, the I-630 eastbound outside lane will be closed at the Baptist Health
Drive interchange from Friday, August 9 at 8:00 p.m. through Monday, August 12 at 6:00
a.m. During this time, the eastbound I-630 on-ramp from Baptist Hospital Drive will
periodically be closed for 15-minute increments to allow crews to perform concrete paving
operations on the ramp. Allowances will be made for emergency vehicles needing to access
the on-ramp.

The public is advised to be cautious when traveling in the work zone, and drivers may
consider finding alternate routes as delays may occur. Traffic will be controlled using signage
and barrels. Neighborhoods adjacent to the interstate may experience noise impacts during
nighttime hours.

This project (Job CA0608) is part of ARDOT’s Connecting Arkansas Program, which is funded
through a 10-year, half-cent sales tax. Interstate 630 is being widened to four lanes in each
direction (eight total) for 2.2 miles between the Big Rock Interchange and University Avenue.
The widening is estimated to be complete in early 2020. More information on this $87.4
million project is available at ConnectingArkansasProgram.com.

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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