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ROAD WORK IN JBR COULD CAUSE DELAYS
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JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) –
Drivers in Jonesboro could experience some delays as road projects continue Monday.

Jonesboro E911 Director Jeff Presley states the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department will be putting down asphalt starting at the intersection of E. Johnson Ave. and Airport Rd. Crews will be working their way south to about Aggie Rd.

Presley also says sidewalk work will continue on Caraway Rd. in front of Caraway Plaza, north of Nettleton Ave. Westbound traffic lanes will be closed.

Road crews will also be on S. Caraway Rd., working south of Parker Rd. to Latourette Dr. Presley said to expect minor traffic delays in this area.

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