Arkansas Highway Commission approves bid for improvements in Crittenden County

Arkansas Highway Commission approves bid for improvements in Crittenden County

Project will rehab stretch of Hwy. 77 near Turrell

From Danny Straessle Ark. State Highway & Transportation Dept.

CRITTENDEN COUNTY — The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in Crittenden County, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials.

The purpose of this project is to resurface 2 miles of State Highway 77 between U.S. Highway 61 and State Highway 42 near Turrell.

Delta Asphalt of Arkansas, Inc. of Paragould was awarded the contract at $481,482.82.

Construction is scheduled to begin in two to four weeks, weather permitting. Completion is expected in mid-2016. Travel information on Arkansas’ highways can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ArkansasHighways.com. You can also follow us on Twitter @AHTD.