The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is set to hold a public hearing in Bigelow to discuss proposed improvements to Highway 60 in Perry County. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at Today’s Family Church Gym, located at 123 Highway 113.
The project aims to raise the grade of Highway 60 and construct a relief bridge to reduce roadway closures during major floods. Previous meetings were held in April and July of this year. Based on public feedback and coordination with local officials, ARDOT has made design changes to avoid a full closure of the Arkansas River bridge by adjusting the roadway’s slope requirements. Temporary signals will be used for alternating one-way traffic on the bridge, and an improved connection to Ferry Boat Road is also planned.
Meeting materials can be viewed online or at several locations: ARDOT District 8 Headquarters in Russellville, Faulkner County Library in Conway, and Max Milam Library in Perryville. Comments are accepted until August 8, 2025. A Spanish translation of the website is available for non-English speakers.
For those without internet access, questions about the project can be directed to Matt Strawn at (501) 569-2281 or via email at matt.strawn@ardot.gov.
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