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Dolph, AR · Traffic & Transit
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New GoJo signs roll out as rebrand nears completion
GoJo’s rebrand is expected to be completed next month, with new signs replacing the old JET signs at bus stops across the city.
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Trumann intersection re-opened
TRUMANN, Ark. (KAIT) - Roadways are expected to reopen soon at a busy Trumann intersection as crews wrap up storm drain repairs. Workers are putting the finishing touches on a storm drain culvert at the corner of Melton Avenue and Highway 463. According to Trumann Mayor Jay Woods, the closure was triggered by structural failure underneath the roadway.
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New GoJo signs roll out as rebrand nears completion
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - GoJo’s rebrand is expected to be completed next month, with new signs replacing the old JET signs at bus stops across the city. GoJo Director Lee Wells said the city has already rolled out the new logo on buses, city buildings and online. The final step is sending crews to swap out the old JET signs at bus stops for the new GoJo signs.
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Downtown Jonesboro businesses say unenforced parking limits are costing them customers
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Downtown Jonesboro businesses say a lack of parking is hurting their sales, with vehicles parking in the same spots for hours and sometimes overnight despite a posted two-hour limit. The city posts a two-hour limit in downtown parking spaces. Business owners say they are seeing the...
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Crash clears on I-555 after blocking northbound lanes
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A crash that backed up traffic on Interstate 555 has been cleared. The crash happened near mile marker 46.4 and blocked all northbound lanes, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation highway incident report. It was reported at 3:59 p.m. and cleared around 4:46 p.m. The...
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Dump Truck Strikes Arkansas School Bus on First Day of School
A dump truck loaded with gravel struck a Jonesboro Public Schools Arkansas bus carrying 10 children, resulting in no injuries, reported K8 News. The collision reportedly occurred at about 7:45 a.m. Aug. 12 near the intersection of East Johnson Avenue. It came as students were beginning the first day of school in northeastern Arkansas.
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Direct highway from Jonesboro to Osceola to be discussed
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct a public involvement meeting on Tuesday (Aug. 18) to share information, answer questions, and seek comments regarding a study evaluating the need for and feasibility of a direct highway connection between Jonesboro and Osceola. The meeting will be held at the Osceola/South...
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Highway 64 Closed North of Wynne After Two-Vehicle Crash
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 64 north of Wynne prompted authorities to close the roadway, according to KAIT. Details on the number of people involved, the extent of any injuries, and the circumstances that led to the collision have not been released. KAIT reported that the highway was shut down in the aftermath, though a timeline for reopening was not immediately available.
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Keiser moves forward with plans for new City Park parking lot
The city of Keiser is moving forward with plans for a new parking lot at City Park. The city says it submitted plans this week to the Arkansas Department of Transportation for review. The proposed lot would measure 50 feet by 200 feet. City officials say the project will improve...
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Highway 304 closure near Delaplaine scheduled for Aug. 19
DELAPLAINE, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Transportation says Highway 304 between Morris Road and County Road 102 near Delaplaine is scheduled to close from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The closure will allow crews to repair a cross drain, according to ARDOT. The road...
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ARDOT seeks input on Jonesboro-Osceola connector
JONESBORO, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a potential road connecting Jonesboro and Osceola. A public involvement meeting was held Tuesday in Jonesboro as part of the early study phase for the project. ARDOT officials told those attending that the proposed project is...
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Dump truck clips Jonesboro school bus at railroad crossing, no injuries
In Jonesboro, a school bus was clipped by a dump truck Wednesday morning while stopped at a railroad crossing. Jonesboro Public Schools says the bus was stopped with its flashing lights activated when a dump truck attempted to go around it. The district says the truck clipped the bus from...
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GOJO seeks riders to test new Umo payment system before launch
Jonesboro’s GOJO transit service is looking for riders to help test a new payment system before it officially launches. GOJO says the new system is powered by Umo, and selected riders will have the chance to test it and provide feedback. Beta testers will use the new payment system...