BENTON COUNTY (11-5) – Construction to build the new Interstate 49 (Bella Vista Bypass) interchange with Highway 71 in Bentonville requires various lane closures at the interchange, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.

Weather permitting, crews will close various lanes at the I-49/Hwy. 71 interchange to enable painting, striping, and working on asphalt pavement. Alternating lane closures will impact roadways connected with the interchange, including Hwy. 71/Walton Boulevard, Interstate 49/Bella Vista Bypass, and I-49 ramps during overnight hours Sunday, November 7 through Tuesday, November 23.

• Sunday – Thursday nights | 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
• Friday nights | 8 p.m. – 10 a.m.

Traffic will be controlled by signage, construction barrels, and police enforcement. Watch for warning signs and safety personnel during the work. The public is advised to be cautious when traveling in the work zone and watch for slower traffic speeds.

This project (Job CA0903) is part of ARDOT’s Connecting Arkansas Program and includes constructing approximately 2.8 miles of roadway with bridge structures on U.S. Highway 549, including a new Bella Vista Bypass interchange with U.S. Highway 71 in Bentonville. More information on this $66.6 million project is available at ConnectingArkansasProgram.com.

Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones. Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ARDOT.gov. You can also follow us on Twitter @IDriveArkansas for traffic and @myARDOT for everything else.

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