8th Street Sidewalk Project to Begin, Affecting Northbound Lane
Rogers, Ark. – June 22nd, 2023 – Starting Monday, June 26th, sections of the outer northbound travel lane along S. 8th Street (US 71b) in Rogers will be closed to traffic between New Hope Road and Poplar Street for the installation of new sidewalks (ArDOT Job 090564). The contractor plans to begin construction at Poplar Street and will work their way south in block-to-block intervals lasting approximately two weeks per interval. The overall project is anticipated to last 4 months.
Progress on this project can be followed at https://www.rogersar.gov/1236/8th-St-Sidewalks. This project page includes timeline, current status and action items.
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About the City of Rogers:
The City of Rogers is known as the city “Where Possible Lives”. With a population over 70,000, Rogers is the retail center of Northwest Arkansas and a powerful contributer to the region’s economy. While the city is anchored in rich history and small-town tradition,it is projected to see continued growth into the future reaching a population of 100,000 by 2040. Rogers is a city that advances confidently and purposefully to meet this growth, embracing development with an open door to transplants and new businesses. It is an accepting, positive community that welcomes diversity and encourages all to engage, excel, achieve and lead. More information about the City of Rogers can be found at www.rogersar.gov.
