Highway 77 Closure Scheduled in West Memphis

Closure scheduled

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has scheduled a long-term closure on Highway 77 in West Memphis. The announcement identifies the closure as a planned road restriction, but it does not specify the section of Highway 77 affected or when the closure will begin.

What drivers should know

The closure is in West Memphis and involves Highway 77. The announcement does not identify the reason for the work, the expected length of the closure, the route of a detour or how local access will be handled.

Drivers, residents and businesses that use Highway 77 should check Arkansas Department of Transportation updates before making trips through the area. The agency’s notice is the primary place to look for any later information about timing, access and traffic changes.

What remains to be confirmed

The start date, end date and precise limits of the closure have not been stated. Arkansas Department of Transportation updates will establish those details when the agency publishes them.

The closure is a transportation matter rather than an election issue. No candidates or campaigns are connected to the announcement.