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City of Benton Print

star-24px 2019 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Transportation
As part of an effort to improve walkability and reduce traffic speeds two artistic, colorful and permanent crosswalks will be installed in the center block of this historic downtown district.

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Installing new brick crosswalk.
Completed brick crosswalk.

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