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Zion Road experiencing phased closures through March 2022

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Zion Road experiencing phased closures through March 2022

Traffic

NW 'A' Street in Bentonville to temporarily close for construction

Northwest "A" Street will be closed between NW 2nd Street and NW 3rd Street from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting Sept. 23.
Traffic

Police investigate school bus accident in Fort Smith

Police did not confirm which school the bus belongs to and if there were students on it during the accident.
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Speed cushions to be installed in Fayetteville as part of new traffic policy

Speed cushions will be installed in Fayetteville to combat speeding as part of the City's new traffic policy.
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Fort Smith woman killed after crash in Alma

26-year-old Kansetta Howard was driving south on I-49 near Alma when her vehicle left the roadway and crashed into several trees.
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Semi-truck collision stalls traffic on I-49 near Mountainburg

The accident has been cleared.
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Semi-truck collision stalls traffic on I-49 near Mountainburg

An accident caused Southbound traffic on I-49 between Mountainburg and Rudy to be diverted onto Highway 71.
Traffic

Local law agencies warn public of intent to enforce 'left lane for passing' law in Arkansas

The Sebastian Co. Sheriff's Office shared a photo, writing, "These signs are popping up in Sebastian County to remind you of the new state law."
Traffic

City of Fort Smith installs new traffic calming devices on Cliff Drive

The "traffic delineators" are intended to help keep neighborhood residents safe by slowing traffic on the roadway, according to the City of Fort Smith.
Traffic

Arkansas Troopers combat aggressive & distracted drivers with new incognito fleet

The Arkansas State Police have acquired a fleet of low-profile Tahoes to combat the state’s rise in aggressive driving violations.
Traffic

Rock blasting to cause some lane closures on I-49 and Hwy 71 interchange

Rock blasting will take place from Wednesday, Sept. 8, to Friday, Sept. 24 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to continue construction on the Bella Vista Bypass.
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Rock blasting to cause some lane closures on I-49 and Hwy 71 interchange

Rock blasting will take place from Wednesday, Sept. 8, to Friday, Sept. 24 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to continue construction on the Bella Vista Bypass.

Health experts discuss booster shots and breakthrough cases in Arkansas

Law enforcement attends sniper training camp

The humidity will be on the rise the next few days

The humidity is coming back this week

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

Zion Road experiencing phased closures through March 2022

NW 'A' Street in Bentonville to temporarily close for construction

Police investigate school bus accident in Fort Smith

Speed cushions to be installed in Fayetteville as part of new traffic policy

Fort Smith woman killed after crash in Alma

Semi-truck collision stalls traffic on I-49 near Mountainburg

Semi-truck collision stalls traffic on I-49 near Mountainburg

Local law agencies warn public of intent to enforce 'left lane for passing' law in Arkansas

City of Fort Smith installs new traffic calming devices on Cliff Drive

Arkansas Troopers combat aggressive & distracted drivers with new incognito fleet

Rock blasting to cause some lane closures on I-49 and Hwy 71 interchange

Rock blasting to cause some lane closures on I-49 and Hwy 71 interchange

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