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Local residents have seen the big green street sign that says “Jesse Thompson Parkway,” and they want to know who he is, and why a new street off Highway 229 is named after him. In January 2026, seven months before Buc-ee’s would hold their grand opening on 229 and I-30, I asked the Arkansas Department […]
The Bryant Planning Commission will host their regular meeting on Monday, August 10th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Boswell Municipal Complex located at 210 SW 3rd Street in Bryant. Meetings are open to the public and Bryant residents are encouraged to attend. Bryant Planning Commission Meeting Boswell Municipal […]
The Bryant Planning Commission will host their regular meeting on Monday, July 13th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Boswell Municipal Complex located at 210 SW 3rd Street in Bryant. Meetings are open to the public and Bryant residents are encouraged to attend. Bryant Planning Commission Meeting Boswell Municipal […]
Work on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Saline County requires temporary closures of two ramps on I-30 eastbound from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly starting Wednesday night, July 8, through Saturday morning, July 11. Read more below. Weather permitting, crews will close the ramps at the following times: 9 p.m. Wed, Jul 8 – 6 […]
UPDATE: JULY 7, 2026 ORIGINAL: JULY 6, 2026 The Arkansas Department of Transportation’s (ARDOT) Central Office Tower is expected to reopen on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, following a temporary closure triggered by elevated asbestos levels. Officials confirmed the building is safe for employees to return after comprehensive cleaning and recent air quality tests showed asbestos […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Arkansas State Highway Commission will meet Wednesday, April 1st, for its regular monthly meeting at the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s Central Office. The meeting is set for 10 a.m. in the auditorium at ARDOT headquarters, 10324 Interstate 30 in Little Rock. The meeting is open to the public. Commissioners are expected to approve minutes […]
