Crash Halts Southbound Traffic on I-49 in Rogers
On Wednesday, February 24, a multivehicle crash brought all lanes of southbound I-49 traffic to a standstill in Rogers. The incident was reported by a Highway Incident Report, with the specific details of the accident and the number of vehicles involved not disclosed.
Similar incidents have taken place on I-49 in the same area. On January 3, 2024, a traffic accident slowed southbound traffic to one lane near mile marker 79, Exit 81. Fortunately, no injuries were reported at the time. Updates on the accident and other traffic information were made available on iDrive Arkansas.
In addition to these incidents, another accident occurred on April 24, 2024, when a crash near Exit 83 in Rogers backed up southbound traffic all the way to Exit 86. The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported that emergency crews responded, but no injuries were reported. The accident was eventually cleared by 12:45 p.m. the same day.
This stretch of I-49 has seen its share of accidents over the years. In 2017, a rollover accident between exit 83 and 85 caused southbound traffic delays. The driver was taken to a local hospital, and the department requested that drivers slow down and use caution in the area.
- January 8, 2024: Traffic Alert – Crash Causes Delay on I-49 in Rogers (Southbound lanes impacted)
- April 24, 2024: Accident on I-49 in Rogers Backs Up Southbound Traffic (Between Exit 83 and 86)
