The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced a full closure of Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Officials say the closure is necessary to unload and lower gates and related equipment.
The closure has been coordinated with area emergency services and law enforcement agencies. The USACE is asking for public cooperation and recommends planning alternate routes during the closure.
Drivers should prepare for detours to access areas beyond the dam. Suggested alternate routes include taking Highway 5 and Highway 126 through Midway and Gassville, Highway 62-412 through Flippin, and Highway 178 through the town of Bull Shoals.
For additional details, residents may contact the Mountain Home Project Office at 870-425-2700.