Construction crews will close down a lane on U.S. 70 in Garland and Saline counties for about two weeks.
The work begins today, when a contractor will do asphalt work and reduce eastbound traffic to one lane on U.S. 70 between Arkansas 128 and Arkansas 88, near Lonsdale, according to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department.
The lane closure will occur periodically from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting, through July 1.
The project will result in the widening of 17.5 miles of U.S. 70 from Interstate 30 in Benton (Exit 111) west to the interchange with U.S. 70 Business in Hot Springs (Exit 6).
The highway is being widened to two lanes in each direction with a continuous center turn lane, the Highway Department said. The project is anticipated to be completed in late 2018.
More information on the $78.5 million project is available at ConnectingArkansasProgram.com.
Metro on 06/19/2017