REPAIRS TO YOUNG ROAD OVERPASS ON INTERSTATE 40 REQUIRE LANE CLOSURES ON OVERPASS IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK

AHTD officials re-opened the Young Road overpass on Interstate 40 in North Little Rock on Saturday. However, continued repairs will require lane closures on the overpass, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials.

AHTD personnel have stabilized the bridge. This will allow motorists to safely cross the bridge while crews make permanent repairs.  During this process, one lane on the bridge will be closed. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 12th, traffic will be controlled by a temporary alternating traffic signal that will regulate the crossing of the bridge using one lane in both directions, until work is complete.  The overpass was constructed in 1963 and carries approximately 750 vehicles each day.

All travel lanes are open through the affected area on Interstate 40. However, a barrier wall has been installed along the shoulder of the westbound lane in the vicinity of the bridge. 

Motorists should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones.