LITTLE ROCK (3-3) 

The following lane closures and restrictions are scheduled for the week of Monday, March 3, through Friday, March 7, 2003, in Springdale, Fayetteville, and Prairie Grove.  They will allow the Department's contractor to safely continue with work involving the curbs and sidewalks adjacent to the driving surfaces of Hwys 71B, 412, 45, 265, and 62.  The restrictions and lane closures, where implemented, are generally expected to be in place only between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

·         Traffic using Hwy 45 (Mission Blvd) in Fayetteville will have restrictions at various locations (not continuous) eastbound & westbound from Hwy 71B (College Avenue) to Lisa Lane.

·         Traffic using Hwy 265 (Crossover Road) in Fayetteville will have restrictions in the southbound lane at various locations (not continuous) from Township Road to Kantz Road.

·         Traffic using Hwy 265 in Springdale will have restrictions in the northbound lane at various locations (not continuous) from Hwy 412 (E. Robinson) to Hwy 265s (Emma Avenue).

·         Traffic using Hwy 71B (Thompson) in Springdale will be restricted to one lane northbound & southbound with the outside lane closed at various locations (not continuous) from Hembree Lane to Backus Road.

·         Traffic using Hwy 412 (E. Robinson) in Springdale will be restricted to one lane eastbound & westbound at various locations (not continuous) from Turner Street to Powell Street.

·         Traffic using Hwy 62 in Prairie Grove will be restricted to one lane eastbound & westbound at various locations (not continuous) from Neal Street to Pittman Street.

Motorists are urged to use care and think ahead when traveling through the work zone.  They should remember to Merge Left Early as they approach the work zone; to Obey the Posted Speed Limits and Other Regulatory Signing; to Maintain a Steady Speed; to Leave Room between them and other vehicles; to Be Aware of Road Conditions in front of them; and to Anticipate the Unexpected Need to Stop or Reduce Speed Substantially.

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