AHTD sets roundabout meetings

With the roundabout taking shape as part of the Bella Vista Bypass, two meetings have been scheduled on how to navigate the traffic circle.

The roundabout is where U.S. Highway 71/ Interstate 49, North Walton Boulevard and Arkansas Highway 549 come together. Traffic on Interstate 49 will not use the roundabout.

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department meetings will allow people the opportunity to ask questions and share their concerns with the project team.

It is important to note that the roundabout is an interim connection between all the roads. The roundabout will be replaced by a traditional interchange when the Bella Vista bypass is widened to four lanes.

The meetings, which will be identical in content, are at:

• 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Bethel Baptist Church Activity Center, 2907 N. Walton Blvd., in Bentonville.

• 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 16 in Grace Hall at Bella Vista Baptist Church, 50 E. Lancashire Blvd., in Bella Vista.

The meetings are openhouse style, with a formal presentation beginning at 5:15 p.m. The public is invited to visit anytime during the scheduled hours to view exhibits and ask questions.

Anyone needing project information or special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should write to Ruby Jordan-Johnson, P.O. Box 2261, Little Rock, AR 72203-2261, call 501569-2379, 501-5692009 or email environmentalpi meetings@ ahtd. ar.gov. Hearing or speech impaired, contact the Arkansas Relay System at (Voice/TTY 711). Requests should be made at least four days prior to the public meeting.