Many readers saw MySaline’s article this week about a new business at Congo and Longhills in Benton and wondered about traffic at that intersection. It is apparently not widely known that that City of Benton has plans to improve the intersection. Some of you will love what I’m about to say next, and some of […]
Culvert Replacements to Close Mars Hill in Bauxite Monday – Thursday
Mars Hill Road will be closed to through traffic between Bobby Woods Road and McCool Lane beginning Monday, June 25th. It will be closed Monday -Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. until further notice. The closures will begin at 10224-10300 Mars Hill Road. That will be the first new set of 2-48″culverts. They are […]
County Seeks Consulting for Roundabout on Springlake Road
Saline County and the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) are requesting Letters of Interest to qualified consulting firms for engineering services on State Job Number 061573 – a proposed roundabout for the intersection of Springlake Road, Springlake Cutoff and Josh Road. Interested parties should follow the instructions below.
Roads Closing in Bryant to Move Utilities for New Parkway
The City of Bryant announces that contractors for Bryant Parkway will be moving water lines for the new roadway. On Friday, April 27th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., both lanes of Hilltop will be closed with a detour through Oak Glen (follow the signs). On Saturday, April 28th from 7 a.m.-1 p.m., both lanes […]
City of Bryant Uses Grant to Begin Construction of North End of Bryant Parkway
The City of Bryant has picked a contractor bid and is ready to begin construction on road improvements on the north side of the city. This will be right in front of the new Parkway Elementary school that is being built at Hilltop and Hilldale. See below for where to find this on the map, […]
City of Bryant Awarded Grants for Transportation Improvements
The Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs revealed Monday that Metroplan has awarded the City with two separate grants to help with improving transportation at new key areas. The Mayor’s statement follows: From the Desk of Mayor Jill Dabbs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19th, 2018 The City of Bryant entered into 2018 with a monumental number of […]
West Sardis and South Alexander Roads Closed Friday
According to a statement from the Saline County Judge’s Office, on Friday, March 9th, at 08:00 a.m., W. Sardis at S. Alexander Road will be closed for most of the day for a culvert replacement. This is in front of Controlled Automation at 15701 W Sardis Rd in Bauxite. Emergency vehicles only will be allowed […]
These Roads in Saline County are Experiencing Flooding
UPDATE 02/21/2018 03:40PM: Various government agencies are reporting flooded roads this morning. Saline County reports the following roads are experiencing flooding in spots: CLOSED: GOOSEPOND, SHAW BRIDGE, HOLLY CREEK, AND TULL BRIDGE AREA. E. AVILLA, SAMPLES & ZUBER ARE NOW OPEN. The City of Bryant is reporting that parts of Boone Road are flooded. The […]
Ask Shelli: How to get help with road maintenance outside the city limits.
I get a lot of questions. I sometimes know the answer and I sometimes don’t. You’re welcome to ask me anything by emailing [email protected]. —Shelli Poole This time it wasn’t exactly a direct question, but someone made a complaint about the condition of a road that is in the County’s jurisdiction. It was apparent […]
Cookout May 20th at Boys & Girls Club to Benefit Under-served Neighborhoods in the County
Leadership Saline County will have a cookout to benefit the Arkansas Dream Center’s effort to bring their Adopt-A-Block program to Saline County. Come from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 20th to the Boys & Girls Club of Saline County, located at Riverside Park at 1810 Citizens Drive in Benton (off I-30 Exit 116). […]