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ARDOT to Host Public Involvement Meetings to Discuss Jonesboro to Osceola Connector Study

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Craighead County, AR – Contributed – The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct two public involvement meetings 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.

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The meetings will be held at the following times and locations, and the same information will be provided at both:

  • Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Allen Park Community Center, 3609 Race St. Jonesboro
  • Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Osceola/South Mississippi County Chamber of Commerce Civic Center, 116 N. Maple St., Osceola

The public may view meeting materials and provide written comments online beginning Friday, Aug. 7. Comments will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Submit online comment forms to ARDOT or print the form and mail it to: Chris Dillaha, Planning & Research Division, P.O. Box 2261, Little Rock, AR 72203-2261. 

If you do not have internet access, contact Chris Dillaha at (501) 569-2603 or planning@ardot.gov to ask questions about the study.

Source: ARDOT

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