March 29, 2024
Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers ramped up their efforts to enforce traffic laws on Central Arkansas interstates and highways from March 19–24. Troopers concentrated on Interstates 30, 40, 630, 440, and 530 along with the Highway 67/167 corridor, which runs from North Little Rock through Jacksonville to Cabot. These areas contain several significant work zones where highway construction workers are at risk.
According to the Arkansas Highway Department (ARDOT), between 2021 and 2022, there were 2313 accidents and 13 fatalities in Central Arkansas work zones.
During the operation, Troopers issued 199 traffic citations and 128 warnings. Six accidents were also investigated. Nearly all vehicles stopped were traveling 15 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
Troopers are taking a zero-tolerance approach to traffic violations in these areas, including speeding, distracted driving, and failing to obey traffic laws.
