The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will intermittently close lanes on both sides of Interstate 30 overnight in Benton, according to a statement the agency released on Tuesday. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This continues […]
South Street bridge to experience closures overnight for up to 15-minutes, Aug 20-26
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. The lane closures are necessary to allow crews to work on the South Street bridge crossing I-30 at the Sevier Street interchange. Weather permitting, crews will be working above eastbound and westbound […]
ARDOT to close lanes overnight through July for I-30 construction
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the Interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will be working in the eastbound and westbound lanes between U.S. Highway 70 (Exit 111) and Sevier Street in Benton (Exit 116). This work began Tuesday, […]
COVID Update: 946 cases, 12 Fed Prison cases in Arkansas
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson held a news conference on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 to update on the COVID-19 pandemic. SEE KEY NOTES, STATISTICS & VIDEO BELOW. Gov. Hutchinson stated that Arkansas Heart Hospital is donating 500 COVID-19 tests for use by healthcare workers. He also displayed the following charts for how Arkansas compares to surrounding […]
COVID Update: 875 cases, School at home to end of school year, 5 vents to LA
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson held a news conference on Monday, April 6th, 2020 to update on the COVID-19 pandemic. SEE KEY NOTES, STATISTICS & VIDEO BELOW. The Governor announced Monday afternoon that school would continue to operate at home on Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. VENTS He […]
COVID Update: 16 Deaths; Prison Cases Doubled; Relief Fund Set Up
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson held a news conference on Sunday, April 5th, 2020 to update on the COVID-19 pandemic. SEE KEY NOTES, STATISTICS & VIDEO BELOW. Special thanks to Ken Yang for today’s update: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2020. Please continue practicing social distancing. Tomorrow an announcement on the school year will […]
COVID Update: Masks – Yes; Travelers – No; Loans Flowing; 14 Deaths; 6 Prison Cases
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson held a news conference on Saturday, April 4th, 2020 to update on the COVID-19 pandemic. SEE KEY NOTES, STATISTICS & VIDEO BELOW. According to Gov. Hutchinson and Dr. Smith: 80 bridge (business) loans have been approved in Arkansas equaling about $1.7 million. The State has allocated $10 million for struggling rural […]
ARDOT: Welcome Centers Closed; Rest Areas Open
As Arkansans respond to COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is taking action to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus throughout the state. While all 13 Welcome Centers have closed their lobbies, the restrooms will remain open to the public until further notice. The employees who maintain these facilities will continue to […]
Railroad Agency Asking Public to Report Blocked Railroad Crossings Via Internet
Motorists and others are now able to go to a website to report when there is a railroad crossing that is blocked. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has a new webpage for the public and law enforcement to report blocked highway-rail grade crossings, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Blocked crossings occur when […]
Overnight lane closures on Interstate 30 to continue through February 29th
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Benton requires continued overnight lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, eastbound and westbound lanes on I-30 will be closed during overnight hours through February 29. Lane closures will be in various locations within the project’s work zone, west of the […]