Notice to Media

Highway Work Scheduled on Highway 67/167

             LITTLE ROCK (11-2) - A contractor for the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will be working on a new overpass on Highway 67/167 just south of Jacksonville next week.  The work will take place at night on Monday, November 5, Wednesday, November 7 and Thursday, November 8, 2001, weather permitting, according to AHTD Director Dan Flowers. 

This project involves the construction of the Northbelt Freeway Interchange with Highway 67/167.  The construction will consist of hanging steel girders across Highway 67/167 as part of constructing an overpass, and it will be necessary to temporarily close lanes on Highway 67/167.  The work is being done during off-peak hours to minimize inconvenience to motorists. 

 Temporary lane closures will be required on the following dates and times:

Beginning at 10:00 p.m. and continuing until 6:00 a.m. in the morning each day, both southbound lanes of Highway 67/167 will be closed in 15-minute intervals to hang girders across the highway.

Motorists may want to use an alternate route or allow extra travel time during the closure.  As always, motorists are urged to “Think Ahead”, “Buckle-up” and exercise caution when approaching and traveling through work zones. 

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For Further Information Contact:

Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
10324 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209
Tel: 501-569-2000
FAX: 501-569-2400
e-mail: info@arkansashighways.com