MISSISSIPPI COUNTY (2-11) – A bridge over Nix Creek on State Highway 158 near Etowah
has been closed, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.

A routine bridge inspection revealed structural deficiencies, resulting in the bridge closure.
The bridge is approximately ¼ mile east of State Highway 77 near the town of Etowah.
Motorists should use State Highway 140 as an alternate route.

The Nix Creek Bridge is part of a larger project that will replace several older bridges in
Mississippi County in 2022. That project is funded in part by a federal grant. ARDOT is
considering all possible available options to reopen the bridge in the meantime.

Traffic will be controlled by traffic barrels, signage and barricades. 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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