Plans to enhance Highway 71B in Fort Smith are progressing as the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announces the availability of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). This development follows approval from the Federal Highway Administration, allowing the project to advance. The initiative aims to improve drainage and pedestrian safety along a 3.8-mile stretch of Highway 71B, with upgrades including sidewalks, crosswalks, cross drains, and storm sewers.
The public can access the FONSI and further project details on the official project website. For those without internet access, inquiries can be directed to Matt Strawn at (501) 569-2281 or via email at matt.strawn@ardot.gov.
ARDOT emphasizes its commitment to nondiscrimination in compliance with federal civil rights statutes. Joanna P. McFadden serves as the Civil Rights Officer for ARDOT and can be contacted for complaints or inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies at P.O. Box 2261, Little Rock, AR 72203, or by calling (501) 569-2298. Free language assistance is available upon request.
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