Highway 412 is about to undergo some major improvements, to fix all the bumps and cracks.
"It's kind of annoying, it kind of jars you around in our little car," said Cherie Mitch, who drives along Highway 412 to work every day.
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department is now preparing to fix the problem. Beginning Monday, June 22, and lasting all week, the state will be repaving a 1.7 mile stretch, from I-540 in Springdale to Highway 112 in Tontitown. Construction will take place between 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The road will remain open, however, lanes are expected to be closed in each direction.
The project will cost $551,922. It is made possible through federal stimulus funds for roadway and bridge improvements. Businesses in the area are in support. "If the roads are better everyone benefits, there are a lot of businesses including the ball park," said Doug Allen, owner of Jose's restaurant.
The irony is, according to the state, some of the best customers for these restaurants and gas stations, are also the ones causing the problem - the truckers. Highway 412 is a major corridor for 18-wheelers, which are blamed for many of the cracks in the road.
However, Valero gas station clerk, Debbie Carr, says smoother road should bring in even more trucks which will lead to even more business. "I think it will help our business once they get it fixed, so bring the truckers in," said Carr.
"It's kind of annoying, it kind of jars you around in our little car," said Cherie Mitch, who drives along Highway 412 to work every day.
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department is now preparing to fix the problem. Beginning Monday, June 22, and lasting all week, the state will be repaving a 1.7 mile stretch, from I-540 in Springdale to Highway 112 in Tontitown. Construction will take place between 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The road will remain open, however, lanes are expected to be closed in each direction.
The project will cost $551,922. It is made possible through federal stimulus funds for roadway and bridge improvements. Businesses in the area are in support. "If the roads are better everyone benefits, there are a lot of businesses including the ball park," said Doug Allen, owner of Jose's restaurant.
The irony is, according to the state, some of the best customers for these restaurants and gas stations, are also the ones causing the problem - the truckers. Highway 412 is a major corridor for 18-wheelers, which are blamed for many of the cracks in the road.
However, Valero gas station clerk, Debbie Carr, says smoother road should bring in even more trucks which will lead to even more business. "I think it will help our business once they get it fixed, so bring the truckers in," said Carr.
