LITTLE ROCK (3-14) 

     Crews making improvements on Interstate 40 in North Little Rock will require lane closures beginning next week, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials.

     Crews doing surfacing work will require lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes in the area of Burns Park beginning on Tuesday, March 18^th and continuing through the week.  The lane closures will begin at 6:00 p.m. each evening and continue until 6:00 a.m. the following morning, weather permitting.  

     As always, motorists are urged to exercise caution when approaching and traveling through highway work zones.

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