BIG DAM BRIDGE 100 CYCLING TOUR TO BRING 3,000 TO CENTRAL ARKANSAS SEPT. 27, 2025 ROAD AND BRIDGE RESTRICTED ACCESS

Little Rock, Ark.— Cyclists from across the nation will participate in the Big Dam Bridge 100 Cycling Tour of Central Arkansas on Saturday (Sept. 27), crossing the longest bridge built specifically for cyclists, runners and walkers, the event is expected to draw 3,000 riders of all ages from 35 states, five countries, and throughout Arkansas and there will be some minor changes to traffic patterns around the race route from early morning to late afternoon, organizers announced Thursday.

The event offers rides from 15-105 miles. The 105-mile tour includes Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pulaski and Perry Counties, with volunteers staffing aid stations throughout the ride. The start line is Riverfront Drive and Willow, in North Little Rock, with riders starting to enter the “corrals” as early as 6 a.m. The finish line “Finale Fest,” will feature food, drink and entertainment for participants and spectators at Riverfront Park, with  the entry at Willow and Riverfront.

Proceeds benefit the Big Dam Bridge Foundation, which promotes the use, support and preservation of the Big Dam Bridge for the advancement of health, fitness, cultural and recreational activities in Central Arkansas.

On-Site registration and packet pick-up will be at Statehouse Convention Center, Hall 4, on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, go to www.thebigdambridge100.com.

Big Dam Bridge: Access will be restricted to participants from 7 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Two Rivers Bridge: Access will be restricted to participants from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

River Mountain Road will have restricted access from 5:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Riverfront Drive, North Little Rock: Street closed from 4 – 8:30 a.m.

LaHarpe Westbound between Markham and Cantrell, closed from 6 – 8:30 a.m.

Rebsamen Park Road will be congested from 7 – 8:30 a.m.

Highway 300 from Barrett Road through Roland will be congested from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.