PULASKI COUNTY (9-25) – Construction to widen Interstate 630 requires lane closures in
Little Rock, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.

Weather permitting, eastbound and westbound I-630 will have the outside lanes closed east
and west of University Avenue (Exit 5). One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction
during the work, which will occur from Friday, September 27 at 8:00 p.m. to Monday,
September 30 at 6:00 a.m. to allow crews to perform deck work on the University Avenue
Bridge.

During this time, two ramps will be closed, the eastbound I-630 on-ramp from southbound
University Avenue, and the westbound I-630 off-ramp to southbound University Avenue
(Exit 5B). Ramp detours will direct traffic to use Fair Park Boulevard (Exit 4).

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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