Metroplan grants $17.35 million for central Arkansas transportation improvements
A $17.35 million funding infusion will help central Arkansas expand and grow its transportation options. A Metroplan spokesperson said Monday that the agency is funding projects in nine cities and two counties through block grants for project design or construction. Funding improvements will ease traffic flow and add to the growing central Arkansas trail system to access and link cities throughout the region.
By: Alex Kienlen
KARK
A $17.35 million funding infusion will help central Arkansas expand and grow its transportation options.
A Metroplan spokesperson said Monday that the agency is funding projects in nine cities and two counties through block grants for project design or construction. Funding improvements will ease traffic flow and add to the growing central Arkansas trail system to access and link cities throughout the region.
Sherwood received a $4 million grant for roadway improvements on Jacksonville-Cato Road from Lybrand Drive to Highway 107. The planned improvements include car lanes and a cycle trail separated from the road by a grass median, according to the city’s website.
Saline County received $2.4 million for additional design on its Southwest Trail Project from the Old River Bridge to the Garland County line. Once the trail is in place, it will link Little Rock with Hot Springs.
Jacksonville received $2.25 million for additional expenses on its West Main Street realignment project. The project will help the city meet projected future transportation volume needs.
Metroplan awarded Maumelle $2.08 million in additional funding for its Club Manor Drive roadway improvements and multi-use side path project from Odom Boulevard to Millwood Circle. Changing the road to a two-lane with bike-walking side paths is also part of the planned Central Arkansas Greenway program.
Conway received two $1 million grants. The first is for its ongoing Salem Road bridge project, which involves placing a wider, foot-and-bike-friendly bridge on a major thoroughfare, and the second is for design work on its expansive Conway Connect greenway trail project.
Pulaski County received $1.3 million for construction improvements on Chicot Road from Castle Valley to Green Road. The county also received $600,000 for engineering on the Southwest Trail Project.
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