I-40 Has Long History of Rockslides
When the slide-prone gorge route was first proposed, leaders from Madison County and the Asheville area had pushed for another route, one that would have sent I-40 through the French Broad River Valley in Madison, close to where U.S. 25/70 runs now.
I-40 Expansion Project Begins in Central Arkansas
Commuting between Little Rock and Conway is expected to be easier for drivers before too long.
North Carolina I-40 Near Clayton To Stay 2-Lane For \Years
Two lanes really are faster than three, at least where westbound Interstate 40 meets the U.S. 70 Clayton Bypass.
Lane Closure On I-40 In North Carolina
A lane of eastbound Interstate 40 in Iredell County will be closed tonight for construction. The N.C. Department of Transportation says crews will be repairing a bridge on eastbound I-40, west of Statesville, between mile markers 148 and 150.
RED•Zones’ Hoped To Ease Traffic Around I-40 Work in Arkansas
We want travelers to be aware of these RED•Zones and to consider alternate routes, when available, before they get into the construction area,” Bennett … the rehabilitation of existing I-40 lanes in a 10-mile section located on the east …
State Driving It Home: Bypass Arkansas I-40 Work Clog
A construction project on busy Interstate 40 west of Brinkley is the first focus of a new initiative highlighting stretches of highway with markedly reduced traffic capacity and urging motorists to consider other ways to reach their destination.
‘RED•Zones’ Hoped To Ease Traffic Around I-40 Work In Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) has announced the “Know the RED•Zones” campaign to highlight areas with significantly reduced capacity during highway construction projects in the state, AHTD Director Scott Bennett said.
Part Of New Oklahoma I-40 Crosstown Highway To Open Thursday
The grand opening event is on Thursday, six months ahead of schedule. The I-40 Crosstown is the state’s largest construction project at $670 million. Yet, many drivers and state officials agree it is money well spent. After ten years of planning …
Part Of New Oklahoma I-40 Crosstown Highway To Open Thursday
Crews have been working on it for more than a decade and a half. This week, part of the new Interstate 40 Crosstown Highway will finally open.
Restaurants and Shops Open On Christmas Day – Update
“Is there a place to stop and have lunch while on the road?” That’s a common question asked by travelers during the holidays. Based on past Christmas travel experiences as well as a little Internet digging, here’s a list of restaurants and store that are likely to be open on Christmas day 2011. Some individual store location hours may vary.
Restaurants:
- Applebee’s*
- Buffalo Wild Wings*
- Burger King
- Denny’s
- Dunkin Donuts
- Golden Corral
- International House of Pancakes
- Jack-in-the-Box
- Marie Callender’s
- McDonald’s*
- Pizza Hut*
- Starbucks
- Subway*
- Sonic*
- Taco Bell*
- TGI Fridays
- Waffle House
Shopping:
- 7-11
- CVS
- Family Dollar
- Kroger
- Rite Aid
- Walgreens
- Winn Dixie
Major stores and restaurants likely to be closed on Christmas Day include Best Buy, Chick-fil-A, Chili’s, Cracker Barrel, Home Depot, KFC, McDonald’s, Olive Garden, PF Chang’s, Red Lobster, Sears, Target , Walmart and Wendy’s.
*some individual outlets may be closed.