Maintenance work on the MLK in Hot Springs

Maintenance work on portions of Highways 70 and 270 (Martin Luther King Expressway) will require lane closures this month in Hot Springs, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials.

The work on the median wall will require portions of the westbound inside lane of the Martin Luther King Expressway to be closed. The work will progress from east to west along the expressway. The closures will begin Monday, May 6^th and continue through Friday, May 17^th, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays, weather permitting.  

Maintenance to the eastbound inside lane will begin Thursday, May 16^th and continue through the end of the month. Work will progress from west to east along the expressway and will only be performed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays, weather permitting.

Crews will be doing routine maintenance including general cleaning, weed eating, and drain clearing along the median wall. This work can’t be accomplished under normal traffic conditions due to the lack of space between traffic lanes and the median wall. Traffic will be controlled using warning signs and cones/barrels.

Motorists should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones.  Additional travel related information can be found at ArkansasHighways.com. You can also follow us on Twitter @AHTD.