Forrest City commuters: I-40 outside-lane closures June 29–July 9

Commuters who drive I-40 through the Mississippi River bridge corridor between Memphis and West Memphis are facing a set of outside-lane closures, according to a City of Forrest City motorist alert.

Quick facts: what’s happening

• Location: I-40 Bridge over the Mississippi River between Memphis and West Memphis
• Work type: Outside-lane closures (not a full interstate shutdown)
• Timing: Scheduled on weekdays during two separate date windows

The city says the work is planned as routine bridge maintenance and is weather permitting. Drivers should expect digital message boards, cones, and signage in the work area and should watch for crews and equipment.

Eastbound I-40: June 29–July 9 (weekday outside-lane closures)

The alert says the eastbound outside lane is scheduled to close Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., starting Monday, June 29 and continuing through Thursday, July 9—except for Monday, July 6.

Independence Day holiday gap: no closures Friday, July 3–Monday, July 6

For the Independence Day holiday, the city alert says there will be no closures from Friday, July 3 through Monday, July 6.

Westbound I-40: start Tuesday, July 7; continue through Thursday, July 16

For westbound traffic, the alert says outside-lane closures are scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 7 and continue through Thursday, July 16, with the outside lane scheduled to close from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day during that period.

What drivers should do

• Follow posted signage and obey speed limits in the work zone.
• Allow additional travel time, especially during the scheduled outside-lane closure windows.
• Check for updates on IDriveArkansas or ARDOT’s Traveler Info, since lane-closure schedules can change due to conditions and operational needs.

Sources

• City of Forrest City live feed (I-40 bridge outside-lane closure motorist alert)
• Action News 5 / WMC report summarizing ARDOT lane-closure schedule for the I-40 bridge
• ARDOT Traveler Info (where drivers can find up-to-date traveler/lane-closure guidance and link to IDriveArkansas)