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Overnight Road Closures Planned for Caraway Road Expansion Project in Jonesboro

Overnight Road Closures Planned for Caraway Road Expansion Project in Jonesboro

Photo: Contributed/City of Jonesboro


Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – As part of the ongoing Caraway Road Expansion Project, crews plan to close Caraway Road from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. tonight, Monday, Nov. 2, to saw-cut the asphalt in preparation for the installation of six required drainage pipe crossings.

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Following this initial work, motorists should anticipate possible overnight road closures up to two nights per week for approximately six weeks as crews install the drainage pipe crossings, with one crossing planned per week.

This week, additional closures are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 4, weather permitting. All closures are planned for 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Overnight closures may continue through the week of Dec. 7, depending on weather conditions and construction progress.

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Motorists are encouraged to monitor the digital message boards located at both ends of the project area along Caraway Road for updated closure information and scheduling changes. For timely updates, residents are also encouraged to follow the City of Jonesboro on Facebook and Instagram.

The City appreciates the public’s patience as these improvements are completed to enhance roadway infrastructure and safety.

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