FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Anyone driving north on Old Wire Road in Fayetteville has a detour to follow until Friday morning. Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, the city shut the northbound lane at 9 a.m. and plans to reopen it by 7 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. That is about 46 hours with the lane out of service.
The affected block sits between East Stewart and East Township streets. According to the city, work crews are using the shutdown to look over underground infrastructure and make repairs where they are needed. The city announced the plan Tuesday afternoon, giving drivers roughly a day of notice.
Northbound motorists are steered by signs. They turn east at East Stewart Street, head north along East Terry Drive and rejoin their route by turning onto East Township Street. Officials suggest leaving extra time, preparing for small delays and choosing another route altogether when that is practical.
The work zone also touches people who are not in cars. The city says cyclists and walkers on the nearby trail should take care as they pass the area where crews are working. No separate trail closure was announced with the road notice, which suggests the path will remain open throughout the project.
The city thanked residents for being patient while the infrastructure work gets done. Anyone with questions about the closure can reach the communications office at 479-575-8303. If the schedule holds, the lane will be open again before the Friday morning commute gets going, and the detour signs can come down.