Highway 229 from the Interstate 30 (I-30) Frontage Road north to W. Jackman Trail is scheduled to close overnight from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 6. Weather permitting, the closure will allow contractors to install drainage crossings. A signed detour will be in place. To reach the north side of the closure, […]
Lose your litter and you could catch a charge – ARDOT targeting $9.7 million litter bill from past year
If your litter is loose, it could net you a fine, community service, and even a misdemeanor charge. Arkansas agencies are picking up on their penalties. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), Arkansas Highway Police, and Keep Arkansas Beautiful are launching a new enforcement campaign this July. The initiative targets the secure transport of waste […]
Ridgecrest Drive in Bryant to close for 12 weeks starting July 7
The City of Bryant announced that Ridgecrest Drive will close starting Monday, July 7, for roadway improvements. The construction, located between Valley View Drive and Dell Drive, is expected to last approximately 12 weeks. Read more below. Motorists should follow the signed detour via Lora Drive and Mills Park Road to access Highway 183. Local […]
Bryant residents asked for a better Springhill Road; City of Bryant secured $2 million to begin
Three big intersections will eventually get turn lanes as part of a project to expand Springhill Road in Bryant, Arkansas. In a survey, Bryant residents told the City they wanted improvements on Springhill road, and as a result, the City recently secured funding for the design process. Read more below. The City of Bryant has […]
Bryant Schools named 1 out of 6 safest bus fleets in Arkansas
Bryant Public Schools has earned the 2026 Arkansas Association of Pupil Transportation (AAPT) Transportation and Safety Award, making it one of only six school districts in the state to receive the honor this year. The award recognizes excellence in student transportation safety, operational efficiency, and fleet maintenance across the district’s daily operations. The annual statewide […]
Samples Road in Benton closing for 6 weeks: Here are the details on bridge work and the detour
Drivers who frequent Samples Road will need to plan for a major traffic disruption. A section of the roadway is scheduled to be closed around the clock for six weeks to allow crews to connect to a newly constructed bridge, according to a statement from ARDOT. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will close the […]
ARDOT to close ramp overnight on Interstate 30 in Benton
Overnight work on the Interstate could get noisy near downtown Benton at the week’s beginning. Read more below. Work on Interstate 30 in Saline County requires temporary overnight closures of the outside lane of I-30 eastbound and the on-ramp at Exit 116 (Sevier Street/South Street). This will happen Sunday and Monday overnight: From 9 p.m. […]
Arkansas lawmaker proposes gas tax “holiday” to combat surging prices; Opponents say roads will suffer
As gas prices across Arkansas hover around $4.00 per gallon, State Representative Kendon Underwood (R-16) is following federal efforts, calling for an emergency suspension of state fuel taxes. The proposal, announced Thursday, seeks a 90-day suspension of the state’s 24.7-cent gasoline tax and 28.5-cent diesel fuel tax. Underwood is requesting that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders […]
Man arrested after hit-and-run that kills mother and children
Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have arrested Victor Reyes, 33, of Little Rock, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday, May 3, 2026, at around 9:15 p.m. on Arch Street near Dixon Road. The multi-fatality crash occurred when a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, that ASP […]
Benton Streets and Drainage to Meet April 14th
The Streets and Drainage will hold their Monthly Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 immediately following the Personal and Finance Meeting beginning at 5:00 PM. It will be held in Council Chambers in the Benton City Hall. City of Benton Streets and Drainage Meeting April 14, 2026 Council Chambers 410 River Street At 5:00 […]
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