A vehicle crash has forced the closure of both lanes of State Highway 69 in Independence County on Friday morning, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reported. The accident occurred about 0.9 miles west of the State Highway 122 intersection and approximately 0.1 miles west of Newark.
The crash was first reported at 9:40 a.m., ARDOT said, and it has affected all lanes and directions of travel in the area. The department issued a real-time update at 9:50 a.m., cautioning that conditions could change rapidly.
No additional information regarding injuries, vehicles involved, or the cause of the accident was immediately available. Travelers in the area are advised to monitor ARDOT's resources for updates and consider alternate routes.
Officials urge drivers to proceed with caution and remain alert as transportation crews respond to the situation.