Poinsett County faces harsh road conditions, roads closed in Trumann
Hazardous road conditions reported By Hannah Campbell | February 10, 2021 at 8:35 PM CST - Updated February 10 at 9:19 PM
POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Road conditions have been rough in Poinsett County. According to the Sheriffâs Department, there have been 14 confirmed wrecks and two rollovers, leading to Trumann closing sections of highways.
Trumann Mayor Barbara Lewallen says they closed side roads that have not been treated. She says that safety is their biggest concern- and blocking off the area was the best choice.
Portions of Highway 198 and Highway 214 have been closed. Industrial Park Access between Pecan Grove and Walmart is blocked. West Main Extended from Thelma to Trumann Auto Body is also blocked.