Rock blasting operations will begin Thursday, weather permitting, on the west side of McKissic Creek Road in Benton County as part of the Bella Vista Bypass construction work, state highway officials said.
Blasting will occur several times a week for approximately 30 days, according to a news release from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. Kolb Grading is the contractor on the project.
During the rock blasting operations, traffic will be stopped for up to 15 minutes at a time on McKissic Creek Road and U.S. Highway 71B/Walton Boulevard. The blasting will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Traffic on Interstate 49 may be slowed as a safety precaution, and the pedestrian trail along McKissic Creek Road will be closed during the blasting.
Watch for warning signs and safety personnel during this operation. Motorists should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones.