ARDOT is taking comments in regards to replacing bridges

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is seeking public comment regarding replacing the Highway 278 bridges over the Cossatot River and Baker Creek in the Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area. Many residents will know the scenic bridge over the Cossatot River within the Cossatot River State Park/Natural Area. The bridge raises high above the Cossatot River just past the park’s Visitor Center, above the aptly named low bridge that serves as a popular swimming area for visitors.

A draft Section 4(f) Evaluation document evaluating potential impacts on the recreational values of Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area is available for public review. Interested citizens are encouraged to visit the Lawrence Magdovitz Public Library, 109 S 1St Street in Wickes, or the Arkansas Department of Transportation Resident Engineer Office, 2269 Highway 371 West in Nashville to review the document during normal business hours.

The document will also be available on the Arkansas Department of Transportation website at www.ardot.gov/publicmeetings. The public may view materials and provide written comments; comments will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6.

Submit online comment forms to ARDOT via email to EnvironmentalPIMeetings@ardot.gov or print the form and mail it to: Environmental Division, 10324 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209.

If you do not have internet access, please contact Karla Sims at (501)569-2949 or karla.sims@ardot.gov to ask questions about the proposed project.