FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Power company crews will be digging trenches and replacing utility poles along a northern portion Razorback Road and Maple Street west of Razorback, in the general area of the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House.

The entire Lot 76, south of the Alumni House, and at least one row of parking spaces in the north section of Lot 72 will be needed for to complete this work.

The work is expected to be underway starting Tuesday, May 26. It is part of the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department’s second phase of widening state highway 112, which includes Razorback Rd and Maple St.

As the work progresses, Arkansas News will provide updates about the next phases of work.

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