Maintenance Work Requires Alternating Lane Closures on Interstate 540 in Fort Smith

SEBASTIAN COUNTY (1-13) – Maintenance work to repair damage from an accident on
I-540 will require alternating lane closures on I-540 in Fort Smith and width restrictions on
the Park Ave. Overpass, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)
officials.

Weather permitting, crews will alternate lane closures of a single lane between the inside
and outside southbound lanes of I-540 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. every Monday
through Thursday starting on Tuesday, January 14. Width restrictions will also be put in
place on the Park Ave. Overpass until work is completed, which is anticipated to take three
weeks.

Traffic will be controlled by traffic barrels and signage. 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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