Routine Bridge Inspection of the I-540 Bridge Requires Temporary Lane Closures

SEBASTIAN COUNTY (5-1) – A routine bridge inspection of the Interstate 540 Bridge over
the Arkansas River between Fort Smith and Van Buren requires temporary lane closures,
according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.

Weather permitting, crews will close the outside lane of I-540 from Monday, May 4, to
Wednesday, May 6 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day. The closures will begin in
the northbound lane and, once complete, switch to the southbound lane.

Traffic will be controlled by traffic cones 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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