Harrison to Celebrate Reopening of Downtown Bridge

The City of Harrison has officially announced the date and time for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the Business 65 Bridge. This event marks the completion of a significant infrastructure project in the heart of the downtown area.

According to an official city release, the ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the south end of the Business 65 Bridge, located near the intersection of Main Street and Lakeshore Drive.

The bridge has been closed to traffic since January 2024 to allow for extensive reconstruction. For the past several months, the closure has required motorists to find alternative routes through the city. The reopening will restore a vital transportation link, providing residents and visitors with a direct connection between the downtown district and several key local landmarks. Specifically, the bridge serves as a primary route to the Northwest Arkansas District Fairgrounds and the South Campus of North Arkansas College, part of the University of Arkansas system.

In a separate statement, Mayor Jerry Jackson expressed his enthusiasm for the project's completion and encouraged the community to attend the celebration. Mayor Jackson hopes for a strong turnout to commemorate the achievement and to recognize the hard work of the teams involved. He specifically extended his gratitude to the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the West Plains Bridge Company for their coordination and effort in completing the reconstruction.

City officials invite all community members to join them in welcoming this essential piece of infrastructure back into service, ensuring smoother commutes and improved accessibility for the region.

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