Jacksonville, Arkansas – Motorists traveling through Jacksonville, Arkansas, should prepare for a full closure of the northbound lanes on Highway 67/167 (Interstate 57) between Main Street and North James Street as part of an ongoing highway expansion project. The closure is scheduled to take place from 8 p.m. on Friday, March 7, until 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, weather permitting.
Detours and Traffic Management Measures
During this period, northbound traffic will be rerouted via a detour to Main Street (Exit 9), where drivers will follow the frontage road before re-entering the highway at North James Street on-ramp. To ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will implement the following measures:
- Police assistance for directing traffic
- Message boards and signage to guide drivers
- Construction barriers to mark closed lanes
- Speed adjustments in the work zone
Officials advise motorists to drive cautiously, be prepared for slower speeds, and follow posted detour signs.
Expansion Project to Improve Highway 67/167
This closure is part of a major highway expansion project (Job CA0604) under ARDOT’s Connecting Arkansas Program. The project involves widening 2.5 miles of Highway 67/167 from Main Street (Exit 9) to Vandenberg Boulevard (Exit 11), increasing capacity to six lanes.
The $145.2 million project also includes:
- Interchange improvements at James Street (Exit 10A), Gregory Street (Exit 10B), and Vandenberg Boulevard (Exit 11)
- Conversion of frontage roads from two-way to one-way traffic
- Drainage system enhancements to support long-term infrastructure stability
Motorists can learn more about the project and upcoming traffic impacts by visiting ConnectingArkansasProgram.com.
