I-40 too I-430 Ramp Closure in North Little Rock for Emergency Repairs
North Little Rock, AR – November 16, 2025 – The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced the emergency closure of the I-40 Westbound to I-430 Southbound ramp in North Little Rock. The closure began Sunday afternoon and is necessary to facilitate repairs to a metal plate at an expansion joint.
According to an official proclamation from ARDOT via X (formerly twitter) [https://x.com/myARDOT/status/1990185790501208566?s=20],the ramp was closed to address the issue and ensure the continued safety of motorists. Expansion joints are crucial components of bridge and roadway infrastructure,allowing for movement due to temperature changes and preventing structural damage.
ARDOT currently anticipates the ramp will reopen Sunday evening. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect potential delays. Drivers traveling westbound on I-40 intending to access I-430 Southbound should plan accordingly and allow extra travel time.
Key Details:
* Location: I-40 Westbound to I-430 Southbound ramp, North Little Rock, Arkansas
* Reason: Emergency repair of a metal plate at an expansion joint.
* Estimated Reopening: Sunday evening, November 16, 2025.
* Source: https://x.com/myARDOT/status/1990185790501208566?s=20
For the latest updates on road conditions and closures throughout Arkansas, drivers can visit the ARDOT website https://www.ardot.gov/ or follow ARDOT on social media.
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