Nighttime lane closures, delays on I-49 in McDonald County later this week

A work project may cause lane closures and delays on I-49 in in McDonald County later this week.

Where:

I-49/U.S. Route 71 near mile marker 5.8 at Pineville in McDonald County

When:

• 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Wednesday, January 19 to Thursday, January 20
• 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Thursday, January 20 to Friday, January 21

What: Contractor crews installing crash cushion where southbound I-49 and Route 71 split

Traffic Impacts:

• Southbound Route 71 right lane and southbound I-49 left lane CLOSED where crews are working
• Electronic message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
• Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detour planned.

This work was originally scheduled for November 2021, but supply issues postponed the work until now.

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.