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UPDATE: New Weight Restrictions Posted for Illinois River Bridge on Highway 59

Home / News / UPDATE: New Weight Restrictions Posted for Illinois River Bridge on Highway 59

BENTON COUNTY | July 29, 2026 

New weight restrictions are in place for the Highway 59 bridge over the Illinois River in Benton County south of Siloam Springs.

Commercial Vehicle Weight Limit
2-5 Axles 8 Tons
6+ Axles 15 Tons
Truck/Trailer 15 Tons
Dual Trailer 17 Tons
Emergency Vehicle Weight Limit
Single Axle 4 Tons
Tandem 7 Tons
Gross 7 Tons

To preserve the integrity of the bridge, the limits have been re-rated. The new weight restrictions will allow for continued safe operations of the bridge until repairs are made.

Posted signs indicate the new weight changes; the weight restrictions will remain in place until further notice.

Check IDriveArkansas.com for the latest traffic conditions.

Media Contact: Ellen Coulter
[email protected]
501.765.9117

NR 26-123

July 29, 2026

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