There will be lane closures on both sides of Fort Weaver Road from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily this week except Tuesday, Election Day.

The left lane in the southbound direction between Kolowaka Drive and Geiger Road will be closed for the installation of electrical conduits.

Meanwhile, the right lane northbound between Renton Road and Old Fort Weaver Road will be closed for construction of a retaining wall.

During construction hours, one southbound lane will be contraflowed to provide an additional northbound lane.

The work is part of Phase II of the state's Fort Weaver Road widening project that will expand the thoroughfare from four lanes to six. The project is expected to be completed in mid-2009.

Motorists are advised to use caution while driving through the work area and to allow for extra travel time. Roadwork is weather-permitting.