Highway 77 South of Manila Closing for Bridge Replacement

Detour routes will be in place for 5 weeks during construction project.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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A portion of Highway 77 south of Manila, Arkansas will be closed around the clock from February 9 to March 12 to allow crews to replace a bridge over Ditch Number 20. The highway will remain open to local traffic only on either side of the closure, and a signed detour route using Highways 158, 181, and 18 will be in place for northbound and southbound through traffic.

Why it matters

This closure will impact travel in the region, requiring drivers to plan ahead and follow the designated detour routes. The bridge replacement project is necessary to maintain the safety and integrity of the highway infrastructure in the area.

The details

The full closure of Highway 77 will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 9 and continue until 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, weather permitting. The closure is located approximately 2 miles south of Highway 18. During this time, Highway 77 will only be open to local traffic on either side of the closure.

  • The closure will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026.
  • The closure will end at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Highway 77

A major highway in Arkansas that is undergoing a bridge replacement project.

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What’s next

Drivers should plan their routes in advance and follow the signed detour using Highways 158, 181, and 18 to avoid the closure on Highway 77.

The takeaway

This bridge replacement project on Highway 77 is necessary to maintain the safety and integrity of the regional transportation infrastructure, but will require drivers to plan ahead and follow the designated detour routes for the next 5 weeks.