How to Check for Arkansas Road Closures

Get instant updates regarding Arkansas road closures by calling 511 or checking the Arkansas IDrive app.
Written by Maxine Boyko
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
Updated on Mar 23, 2023
Arkansas’s heavy and prolonged rains can lead to unexpected road closures in addition to shutdowns caused by construction, maintenance, and accidents. The IDrive Arkansas app and website are the easiest ways to check for the latest updates on traffic conditions and closed roads in Arkansas. 
Adverse weather conditions, highway repair projects, and traffic accidents all contribute to road closures across the U.S.
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How to check for road closures in Arkansas

Need to reach your destination but not sure if your regular route is free and clear of road closures? 
You can check highway and road closure reports, as well as other current travel information, by either visiting
idrivearkansas.com
or checking
ARDOT’s online newsfeed
. Both provide information about specific road closures and details surrounding major project initiatives and transportation improvement programs that may involve long-term road construction and maintenance. 
Download the IDrive app or call or text 501-569-2374 for more information. 
You can also stay up to date on current and forecasted weather in your area by visiting NOAA’s
National Weather Service website
. Flooding often occurs on Arkansas’s roads after prolonged heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or both. During flood season, it’s especially important to consider the weather so you can safely plan road travel. 

What to do if you witness an accident

Bad weather, maintenance, and construction aren’t the only reasons for road closures—car accidents also shut down traffic routes. Here’s what you should do if you witness a collision in Arkansas: 
  • Stay calm and pull over to the side of the road.
  • Call 911 and report the accident to authorities.
  • While waiting for help, offer aid to victims if necessary.
It’s important to drive safely around an accident site. By law, if an accident has occurred on the road you’re driving on, you must safely move into the farthest lane possible and reduce your speed so
approaching emergency vehicles
can pass. 

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