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Closure Scheduled on Highway 229 in Saline County

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SALINE COUNTY | August 7, 2026

Highway 229 from the Interstate 30 (I-30) Frontage Road to Jackman Trail is scheduled to close overnight from 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 8 to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, August 9.

Weather permitting, the closure will allow contractors to shift traffic into the next stage for asphalt paving operations.

A signed detour will be in place. To reach the north side of the closure, traffic will take I-30 west to Exit 116 (Sevier Street/South Street) to Highway 229. To reach the south side of the closure, traffic will take Highway 229 to I-30 east, then take Exit 114 (Highway 67/Highway 229) onto Highway 229.

Digital message boards, construction barrels, barricades, and signage will be in place to notify motorists of the closures and detour routes.

Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ARDOT.gov.   

Media Contact: Ellen Coulter
[email protected]
501.765.9117

NR 26-133

August 7, 2026

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