LITTLE ROCK (5-22) 

     Crews performing a routine inspection on the Interstate 40 Bridge over the Mississippi River between West Memphis and Memphis will require a lane closure beginning Wednesday, May 27th^th through Thursday, May 28^th, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials.

     Weather permitting, the inspection will require the eastbound, outside lane to be closed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

     As always, motorists are urged to exercise caution when approaching and traveling through highway work zones.  Motorists may monitor live traffic flow through the West Memphis area by visiting www.arkansashighways.com and clicking on “Roads.”