CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark. - The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) on Monday unveiled an updated rendering of what the new Interstate 55 bridge would look like.

In the announcement, ARDOT also took the opportunity to remind drivers that all lanes of the bridge — now known as Kings' Crossing — would be closed Saturday and Sunday for what officials said are "important repairs to the bridge joints."

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Officials said all lanes would close at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, with southbound lanes expected to reopen at 8 p.m. Sunday. Northbound lanes are not set to reopen until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, ARDOT said.

Detour signs will be in place, and traffic officials encourage drivers to use the I-40 M

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