ST FRANCIS COUNTY| May 30, 2025
Temporary ramp closures on Interstate 40 are expected to begin intermittently from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 3 through Saturday, June 7.
Weather permitting, crews will close the off-ramps listed below in 1- to 2-hour intervals to test wrong-way detection systems.
Wrong-way detection systems include vehicle sensors, closed-circuit television cameras, illuminators, hardware controllers, warning devices, and communications equipment that notify motorists if they are traveling in the wrong direction.
If the sensors detect a motorist traveling in the wrong direction, LED lights will flash to notify the motorist of their mistake. In addition to this, there is an alarm that will be sent to the Arkansas Department of Transportation Traffic Management Center so that crews can report and track the motorist.
Only one ramp will be closed at a time, with plans to complete three to four ramps per night. Emergency responders will be allowed to access the ramps at all times. All others will be required to use an alternate exit.
June 3 to June 7:
- Interstate 40 East, Exit 233
- Interstate 40 West, Exit 233
- Interstate 40 East, Exit 239
- Interstate 40 West, Exit 239
- Interstate 40 East, Exit 241A
- Interstate 40 East, Exit 241B
- Interstate 40 West, Exit 241A
- Interstate 40 West, Exit 241B
- Interstate 40 East, Exit 242
- Interstate 40 West, Exit 242
- Interstate 40 West, Rest Area Exit 243
- Interstate 40 East, Exit 247
- Interstate 40 West, Exit 247
- Interstate 40 East, Exit 256
- Interstate 40 West, Exit 256
- Interstate 40 East, Exit 260
- Interstate 40 West, Exit 260
Traffic will be controlled by Highway Police with the use of barrels, message boards, and signage.
Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ARDOT.gov.