UPDATE MON MAR 02, 2023 They have finally announced… The opening date for Mighty Crab will be Monday, March 6th. It seems like it’s been forever since we first learned but hey, it’s only been a year and a half. They’ve published a menu with daily specials, lunch specials and all the dishes you’d expect […]
Hot Springs woman arrested after lengthy investigation of fatal hit-and-run in Benton
Following a lengthy investigation, Benton Police Department detectives announced today the arrest of Jerrica Speed, age 28, of Hot Springs, for her involvement in the death of Zarious Evans, age 13,of Benton, on January 15, 2023. Speed is charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Death or Serious Injury (Class D Felony); Negligent […]
ARDOT to shift traffic on the Frontage Road July 6th
Traffic on the Interstate 30 eastbound frontage road in Saline County will shift north of its current alignment as part of the construction project to widen I-30 to six lanes. Weather permitting, I-30 eastbound frontage road traffic between Exit 116 and Airlane Drive will be shifted onto existing Interstate pavement and separated from interstate traffic […]
ARDOT contractor to begin 17-mile, $40 million overlay project on Interstate
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has another project planned to improve Interstate 30 in Saline and Pulaski Counties. ARDOT awarded the job to Redstone Construction for just over $40.5 million. This work will resurface 16.5 miles of Interstate 30 between Geyer Springs Road in Little Rock and South Street in Benton. Also, rumble strips […]
Bryant PD investigating Wednesday morning shooting on Interstate
The Bryant Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning near the 124 mile marker south service road. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital. Police do not have a suspect in custody at this time, according to a statement. This is an on going […]
ARDOT to reroute traffic to temp bridge at exit 116 westbound
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires a traffic pattern change at Exit 116 on the westbound Frontage Road, north of the interstate, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, construction crews will reroute westbound motorists getting off at Exit 116 to go onto a temporary bridge […]
ARDOT to close lanes Wed-Fri for I-30 & I-430 intersection
Drivers should expect lane closures overnight on the ramps at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Interstate 430 on Wednesday through Friday, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). Weather permitting, on July 21-23, from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m., ARDOT crews will alternate lane closures at the on-ramps from eastbound I-30 (toward LR) to […]
Update: ARDOT releases times of pothole repairs on temp bridge at I-30 Exit 114
UPDATE – MAY 19, 2021 Expect delays beginning Wednesday on Interstate 30 in west Benton as pothole repairs are made. Several residents complained of a large pothole on a temporary bridge that was constructed for traffic to use while workers create the permanent bridge. The project in Saline County to widen I-30 requires asphalt repairs […]
ARDOT to close passage under 67/229 bridge at Exit 114 on Fri & Sat Night; See detour info
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight closures of Highway 67/229 below the I-30 bridge, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will close Hwy. 67/229 below I-30 at Haskell Exit 114, between the Frontage Road north of I-30 and Pawnee Drive on Friday night, […]
Bryant Police say pedestrian died after vehicle collision Wednesday
Early Wednesday morning just before 1 a.m., Bryant Police officers were called to the North Service Road at the 123/Reynolds Road off ramp for a fatal accident involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian. The driver of the pickup told officers a male was walking down the middle of the service road. The driver stated […]