Maintenance work on Greers Ferry Dam will require the Arkansas Highway 25 Bridge across the dam to close from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. In the event of inclement weather the alternate date is scheduled for Saturday, Oct.10. The detour routes are Arkansas Highways 16 and 92 around the west side of the lake.
The closure has been coordinated with local emergency and law enforcement agencies. Officials from the Army Corps of Engineers Greers Ferry Project Office said they regret any inconvenience this may cause. They ask motorists to drive slowly on the alternate routes because some drivers may not be familiar with the roads. Also, they urge motorists to plan around the closings and allow extra time to reach their destinations.
During the work, crews will use a crane atop the bridge to remove a bulkhead that facilitated repairs on a sluice gate earlier this year.
For more information, please contact the Greers Ferry Project Office at 501-362-2416, or stop by the office located near the dam on Highway 25, three miles north of Heber Springs.