Jonesboro, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – Jonesboro drivers should prepare for an uptick in military vehicle traffic starting Friday, May 29, and continuing through June 15, as the National Guard begins traveling for annual training exercises.

According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, Local National Guard troops will be deploying from area armories to train at the Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center in Barling.

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What Jonesboro Drivers Need to Know:

  • Expect Slower Speeds: These military convoys consist of large tactical vehicles that travel more slowly than normal highway traffic.
  • Potential Delay Spots: Minor traffic slowdowns are expected, particularly on major local routes like I-555, Highway 63, and Highway 49. Temporary congestion is most likely to occur at the rear of the convoys as drivers attempt to pass.
  • Drive with Caution: Motorists are urged to use extra caution when approaching or attempting to pass military traffic.

Before heading out, you can check IDriveArkansas.com for real-time traffic updates and local road conditions.

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