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Loose asphalt creates road hazard on highway 79 south, Ouachita County AR

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US-79, Arkansas

Loose asphalt on Highway 79 south near the Columbia County line caused a hazard that nearly led to an 18-wheeler crash. Multiple truck drivers reported similar issues with the road condition.

Audio|Source: Ouachita County Sheriff Dispatch
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On Highway 79 south, just before the Columbia County line, there's going to be a road hazard.
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Caller stated that it looks like the state's highway filled in a hole but left a lot of loose asphalt.
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He stated that it locked his brakes up on his 18-wheeler, almost causing him to wreck.
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He stated that other 18-wheeler drivers have stated the same thing today.

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US-79, Arkansas
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