Portion of I-49 near Lowell to be closed Sunday morning

Electrical work will require the temporary closure of Interstate 49 in Benton County near Lowell, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials.

Carroll Electric Cooperative will replace an overhead powerline. The work will require closing the northbound and southbound lanes of I-49, just south of the Goad Springs Road, between mile markers 76 and 77 in Lowell. 

The temporary closure will be Sunday, Sept. 28, between 6 and 6:30 a.m., weather permitting. Traffic will be controlled using barrels and warning signs.