CRITTENDEN COUNTY | April 14, 2023

An inspection of the Interstate 40 Mississippi River Bridge will require single outside lane closures beginning Tuesday, April 25. This hands-on inspection will be conducted by consultant firm Michael Baker International (MBI).

Weather permitting, MBI will be conducting inspections of the Nonredundant Steel Tension Member (NSTM) of the Interstate 40 River Bridge.

Inspections will be done in both the eastbound and westbound directions. MBI will begin inspecting in the westbound direction and continue for approximately four days.  Once completed, the outside lane in the eastbound direction will be closed for approximately four days.  Only one lane of traffic in each direction will be closed at a time and will be limited to the following times:

• Westbound outside: Monday-Friday | Dawn – 3 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday | Dawn-Dusk

• Eastbound outside: Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. – Dusk
  • Saturday and Sunday | Dawn-Dusk

The next phase of inspection for this bridge will occur this summer when the consultant will perform additional ultrasonic testing of steel welds within the arch truss members of the main spans.

ARDOT reminds drivers to slow down and minimize distractions when moving through a work zone. Using a phone in a work zone is unlawful and can result in citations and doubled fines.

Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ARDOT.gov.