Section of I-40 in Arkansas Closed Due to Flooding

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – According to the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, flood waters along the White River in Arkansas east of Little Rock have reached Interstate 40 near Mile Marker 202. At the present time, the westbound lanes are closed due to high water. Closure of the eastbound lanes at this location is imminent and could occur within the next several hours.

Arkansas officials are closely monitoring water levels and will close additional travel lanes as waters rise. Here in Tennessee, TDOT has placed closure information on overhead message boards on interstates in Memphis and Nashville, as well as on the 5-1-1 motorist information line. Motorists traveling to Arkansas are advised to plan ahead and seek alternate routes.

 

I-40 westbound traffic in Arkansas will detour at Brinkley and be directed on Highway 49 north to Fair Oaks, then Highway 64 west to Bald Knob and then Highway 67 south to Little Rock. Eastbound traffic will exit at Hazen and be directed to Highway 63 to Stuttgart, Highway 165 to DeWitt, Highway 1 to Marvell. At Marvell, motorists can take Highway 49 north to Brinkley, Highway 1 to Forrest City or Highway 49 to Helena. It is impossible to project when lanes will reopen.

 

For more information on flooded highways visit www.arkansashighways.com and go to Flood Information or call the Public Affairs Office at 501-569-2572.