Little Rock, Arkansas – The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced a series of lane closures on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Little Rock and North Little Rock. These closures, scheduled for the week of Monday, July 15, are part of ongoing construction work in the area. Drivers should be prepared for both daytime and overnight closures and exercise caution when traveling through the work zones.
Daytime Closures
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., single-lane closures will be in effect on the following roads:
- I-30 frontage road southbound between 6th and 10th streets in Little Rock
- Cypress Street southbound between 5th and Broadway streets in North Little Rock
- Riverfront Drive between Olive and Pine streets in North Little Rock
- Broadway Street between Magnolia and Pine Streets in North Little Rock
- Locust Street northbound between Broadway and 5th streets in North Little Rock
Overnight Closures
Overnight closures, running from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., will include single and double-lane closures, as well as traffic shifts on several sections of I-30. Double-lane closures on interstate lanes will be limited to 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. Specific areas affected are:
- I-30 between Roosevelt Road in Little Rock and Interstate 40 (I-40) in North Little Rock
- I-30/I-40 lanes and ramps at the north terminal in North Little Rock
- I-630 eastbound ramp (Exit 140) to I-30 eastbound (full closure) and I-630 eastbound ramp to I-30 northbound frontage road (full closure) in Little Rock. These ramp closures will not occur simultaneously, and detours will be signed.
- I-30 frontage road northbound between the I-30 off-ramp (Exit 140) and 6th Street in Little Rock
- I-30 frontage road southbound on-ramp to I-30 westbound (full closure) in Little Rock, with signed detours
- Cypress Street southbound between 5th and Broadway streets in North Little Rock
- Riverfront Drive between Olive and Pine streets in North Little Rock
- Broadway Street between Magnolia and Pine streets in North Little Rock
- Locust Street northbound between Broadway and 5th streets in North Little Rock
24-Hour Closures
In addition to the daytime and overnight closures, Sherman Street in Little Rock will be fully closed between 3rd Street and President Clinton Avenue from 8 p.m. Sunday, July 14 through 5 a.m. Thursday, July 18. Detours will be clearly marked to guide traffic around this closure.
Safety and Updates
Traffic in the affected areas will be managed with construction barrels and signage. Drivers are urged to stay alert, follow posted detours, and plan for potential delays when traveling through these work zones.
Drivers are encouraged to stay informed about the ongoing construction activities and plan their routes accordingly to avoid delays. For the latest updates and detailed information on lane closures and detours, visit the ARDOT website.
