Broadway Bridge construction to cause lane closures

December 31, 2016 at 11:21 a.m.

by The Associated Press

Work continues Thursday on the new Broadway Bridge. At midnight, the project officially reached the halfway mark in its 180-day contract period.
Work continues Thursday on the new Broadway Bridge. At midnight, the project officially reached the halfway mark in its 180-day contract period.

LITTLE ROCK — State transportation officials say ongoing construction on the Broadway Bridge will prompt several lane closures on a portion of Arkansas 10.

The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department says drivers will experience several lane closures through Jan. 16.

All westbound lanes will be closed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. from Jan. 2 to Jan. 6.

All lanes will be closed between 8 p.m. Jan. 6 to 5 a.m. Jan. 9. All lanes will also be closed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Jan. 9 to Jan. 13.

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Officials say all lanes will be closed between 8 p.m. Jan. 13 to 5 a.m. Jan. 16.

All the closures are weather permitting.

Crews are working to demolish the 93-year-old bridge and install a new one.

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