CRITTENDEN COUNTY (8-27) – A routine bridge inspection requires temporary lane
closures on the I-40 Mississippi River Bridge, according to Arkansas Department of
Transportation (ARDOT) officials.

Weather permitting, Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday September 5 the outside
westbound lane will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additionally an outside lane
closure, starting on the westbound and moving to the eastbound side, will be required
Monday, September 9 through Thursday, September 12. A westbound lane closure may
be in place between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or an eastbound lane closure may be in place from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Traffic will be controlled by 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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