Intersection construction project approaching conclusion

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Motorists, rejoice. Detours at just one active intersection could soon come to an conclusion.

The building project at the intersection of Major St. and Southwest Dr. in Jonesboro could come to an conclude as early as May possibly 9, in accordance to ArDOT District 10 Engineer Brad Smithee. The job commenced in July of 2021 and was envisioned to consider up to a yr to full.

All which is still left is to pour asphalt, and that procedure could start off Tuesday night time if the temperature cooperates.

“They’ll operate Tuesday evening, Wednesday night, and Thursday evening on filling and asphalt placement and acquiring all the things positioned like it needs to,” Smithee stated. “Then, the closing asphalt placement would take location Sunday and Monday. That’s barring any terrible weather conditions situations.”

The task was briefly paused because of to the retirement of a contractor, but items are back again underway.

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