Bridge work in preparation of widening Interstate 30 to six lanes between U.S. Highway 70 and Benton requires overnight lane closures in Saline County, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, various lanes on eastbound I-30, the eastbound frontage road, and U.S. Highway 67/State Highway 229 will be closed to hang netting […]
Metroplan to Present Comprehensive Plan to Benton P&Z March 5th
The City of Benton Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting with Metroplan, according to the City’s Community & Economic Development Director, Brad Jordan. The meeting is to be held Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Metroplan will present the Comprehensive Development Plan that the P&Z Commission will be […]
ARDOT to Close Lanes on I-30 Wed-Fri to Prep for Widening
Bridge work in preparation of widening Interstate 30 to six lanes between U.S. Highway 70 and Benton requires overnight lane closures in Saline County, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, various lanes on eastbound I-30, the eastbound frontage road, and U.S. Highway 67/State Highway 229 will be closed to hang netting […]
Girl in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Vehicle
The Benton Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident near the intersection of Alcoa and Benton Parkway just after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim. The juvenile, age 9, was transported to an area hospital for treatment, where she remains in critical condition. The victim’s 15-year-old sister also sustained […]
Public Invited to Participate in Heart of Bryant Update Meeting Feb 21st
Join City of Bryant Planning Director Truett Smith for a short presentation 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21st at Crosspointe Church Community Room 401 North Reynolds. Hear current updates and future plans. View concepts and have the opportunity to speak with city leaders and give your ideas on how to continue improving this project moving forward.
Saline County Announces Two Road Closures in Avilla and Bauxite
Saline County will close two roads for improvements during January 15th and 16th. On Tuesday, January 15th, Congo Ferndale Rd. will be closed at 8:00 a.m. until the job is completed that day. This is 450 yards south of the Avilla Road intersection. Detours: Avilla East Road to Samples to Racetrack, or stay on Samples to […]
New Chinese Restaurant Gives Bryant Taste of D-Traffic
Saline County does love to dine out. We knew cars were going to line up order food from the newest incarnate of Taste of D-Light. We knew the location on Highway 5 North just west of Springhill Road would mean stagnant traffic spilling out onto the road. This was a beloved Chinese restaurant that went out […]
Avilla East Road Closed Until at Least Dec 13th for Improvements
According to the Saline County Road Department, they began Monday the process of replacing box culverts on Avilla East Road. This road will remain closed until at least December 13th. Alternate routes are Congo, Racetrack, Samples and Cruse Loop Roads. Please try to avoid the construction area if at all possible.
One Child Dead, 45 Injured in Saline County Bus Crash Under Investigation
UPDATE 120318, 939AM: According to Arkansas State Police, an initial statement from the driver of a charter bus that crashed earlier today indicates she lost control of the vehicle causing it to roll off Interstate 30 west of Benton (Arkansas) about 2:40 AM. The bus was owned by Scott Shuttle Service of Somerville, Tennessee. One […]
Give ArDOT Your Opinion Thursday on Revised Plans for Highway 5
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will hold a meeting in Benton to present and discuss the revised design plans to improve selected sections of 18 miles of State Highway 5 from the Garland County Line to the city of Benton. The public is invited to visit any time during the scheduled hours to view […]