The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) is holding a meeting regarding improvement projects along Arkansas Highway 5, from the Saline/Garland County Line and Benton. There are currently six projects in the area. Property owners and interested parties are encouraged to attend this public meeting Thursday, January 26, 2017, from 4-6 p.m. at Gravel Hill Baptist Church […]
Boone Blocked Today; Alcoa 4-Way Stopped Until Further Notice
The City of Benton has Boone Road between Alcoa Road and Hazelwood Drive blocked off on Wednesday, January 18 for the installation of storm drainage. The remainder of Boone Road heading west to the I-30 service road will see signs directing vehicles through the detour. This work is part of the ongoing Alcoa Road widening […]
Detour at Lee Circle Begins Wednesday
According to the City of Benton, there will be a detour around the south/east end of Lee Circle where it meets Alcoa Road. This detour is beginning Wednesday, December 28th, for installation of 18” and 24” storm drainage as part of Alcoa Road project. Lee will be open on the other end, where it meets […]
Take This Detour Off Northshore Beginning Tuesday
There will be a detour off of the east end of Northshore Drive beginning Tuesday, December 20, 2016 for the installation of a 18” storm drainage there. During that time, motorists may take Lee Circle to get between Northshore and Alcoa Road.
Bryant Spells Out Possible Future of Streets and Trails (maps, video)
If you’re interested at all in the near future of Bryant’s streets and trails (hint: you are), you need to look at the new plan below and watch the video at the bottom. The City of Bryant held a public meeting Thursday night, December 15, 2016, to give information and get public input on plans […]
Alcoa Road Detour During Storm Drain Work Wednesday
Plan on a detour off of Alcoa Road at Sleepy Village Wednesday. A City of Benton spokesperson stated that crews will be installing a storm drain crossing on Sleepy Village Road beginning 8:30 a.m. and should be ending before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26. Traffic will be directed to use Sleepy Village Circle or […]
Road Improvements in Bryant to Begin Wednesday Morning
According to the City of Bryant Public Works Department, overlay work on West Commerce Street will begin Wednesday, September 7th after morning school traffic. They expect it to take no more than two days to complete, weather permitting.
Shelli Interviews Bryant Mayor Dabbs to Discuss What’s Next Now That the Bond Extension Passed
Scroll down for video and image of proposed plan for Bryant Parkway. We know now that the special election that the City of Bryant held on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016, was successful for their parks, streets and fire departments. Each measure passed, extending the bond to pay for improvements in those areas. I met with […]
Bryant Special Election Results August 9th, 2016
Bryant Special Election Results August 9th, 2016 Posted by Shelli Poole on August 9, 2016 at 9:30pm View Blog These are the unofficial results of the Bryant Special Election from Tuesday, August 9th, 2016. To see the numbers for the Early Voting, click here. BASIC NUMBERS FOR ALL VOTES COUNTED: Issue 1 – Refunding Bonds […]
Photo Gallery: Bryant Fire Station #3 Open House; Related to Bond Election
Thursday night, June 30th, 2016, the City of Bryant hosted an open house event for residents at their Fire Station #3 on Justus Loop. There were inflatables for kids, free hot dogs and drinks and tours of the facility. Bryant is seeking to extend a bond to fund programs for streets, safety and parks. This […]