HOT SPRING COUNTY, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced a temporary lane closure in Hot Spring County for a blasting operation.
ARDOT said approximately two miles north of the intersection of Highways 84 and 7 will be closed from noon until 6 p.m. on Feb. 23, as road crews perform the operation to prepare for the construction of a passing lane on Highway 7.
According to ARDOT, one lane of traffic will remain open except for a 15-minute interval when blasting occurs.
Traffic will be controlled through the work zone with the use of flaggers and drivers are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the area.