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Dolph, AR · Traffic & Transit
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ARDOT study examines possible highway connector between Jonesboro and Osceola
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a potential road connecting Jonesboro and Osceola, a project officials say is driven by growth and new industry in Northeast Arkansas. ARDOT hosted a public involvement meeting Tuesday evening as part of the early study phase....
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Engineers evaluating damage to Third St. bridge over I-55 after it was struck
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Downtown Jonesboro road closure: Building collapse prompts safety investigation on South Main Street
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A portion of South Main Street in downtown Jonesboro remains closed after a building collapsed onto a public sidewalk Friday, prompting fire marshals and structural engineers to inspect surrounding structures for additional hazards. The road closure runs from Huntington Avenue to Burke and Cate avenues. City...
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Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro Reopens Following Building Stabilization
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Main Street in downtown Jonesboro is reopening to vehicular traffic after initial shoring and stabilization efforts were completed at a damaged building. Brian Richardson, chief administrative officer for the City of Jonesboro, confirmed to JRN Tuesday that stabilization on the building...
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Driving instructor urges caution as two crashes happen in Jonesboro on first day of school
JONESBORO, Ark. — Two crashes Wednesday morning coincided with the start of the school year for the Jonesboro school district, and one driving instructor said drivers should give themselves the best chance to be safe. “With the school being in session, please leave yourself more time,” said Robert Bennett,...
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Traffic signal at Parker Road and Southwest Drive damaged by vehicle carrying an oversized load
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Traffic signals at the intersection of Parker Road and Southwest Drive have been damaged by a Monday afternoon crash, according to city officials. A Jonesboro Police Department desk sergeant said a vehicle carrying an oversized load collided with the traffic signals around 4:30 p.m., damaging them.
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Jonesboro closes part of Main Street due to falling debris
JONESBORO, Ark. — The city of Jonesboro has closed part of Main Street to vehicle traffic after debris fell from a building. The city said part of the front column of a two-story building in the 200 block of South Main Street separated from the structure and fell onto the sidewalk. No injuries were reported.
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Downtown Jonesboro road closure: Building collapse prompts safety investigation on South Main Street
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GATX Rail to purchase up to 4,000 rail cars from ARI (8/11/2006)
GATX Rail recently signed an agreement to purchase up to 4,000 rail cars from American Railcar Industries Inc. (ARI), which is scheduled to begin delivering the cars in 2008. On Wednesday, ARI announced it will construct a new rail-car manufacturing plant adjacent to the company’s tank-car plant in Marmaduke, Ark. Production at the new facility — which will have the capacity to build tank, covered-hopper and intermodal cars — is scheduled to begin in early 2008.
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Road cleared following commercial vehicle fire on Interstate 55
TURRELL, Ark. (KAIT) - Roads are clear following a commercial vehicle fire Sunday afternoon on Interstate 55 near Turrell as of 8:33 p.m. The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported the crash at 3:56 p.m. on the right shoulder of I-55 at the 24-mile marker. An ARDOT traffic camera showed what...
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Road closed due to fallen debris
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro announced that a portion of Main Street will close to vehicle traffic after debris fell from a building. The 200 block of South Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Pedestrian traffic will still be permitted outside the buffer marked by safety tape.
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ARDOT to close Interstate 57 lanes nightly for 16 weeks between Austin and Newport
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) -The Arkansas Department of Transportation will close north and southbound lanes of Interstate 57 between Exit 22 near Austin and Exit 82 near Newport every night for the next 16 weeks. The nightly, intermittent outside lane and ramp closures will begin at 3 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7,...
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ARDOT seeks input on possible Jonesboro-Osceola highway connection
The Arkansas Department of Transportation is asking for public input as it studies a possible new highway connection between Jonesboro and Osceola. ARDOT will hold two public meetings to gather feedback on the proposed direct highway connection. The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, from 4:30 to 6:30...
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Multi-vehicle crash on I-555 south of Trumann diverts traffic
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New transit service coming to West Memphis
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — West Memphis mayor Marco McClendon announced Tuesday that the city has received federal funding for a public transit system. The bus service is called the West Memphis Connect, and will begin offering rides in October of this year. Mayor McClendon says passengers will be able to ride free throughout that month.