The City of Marion is hosting a public meeting from 1-3 p.m., today at city hall to discuss an upcoming water line project that will have a disruptive effect on Main Street.
Replacement of the city’s main water line from the Front Porch Restaurant to Second Street will take about six months and will affect residents and merchants along the route.
“There will be some traffic issues,” City Administrator Mark Bryant told Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce directors during Tuesday morning’s regular monthly meeting. “This is a positive project, but it’s going to have some negative effects while it’s going on.”
City representatives will be available today to answer questions about how this project will affect particular businesses or residents. Much of the new line will be installed on the west side of Main Street, but laterals will cross the street which doubles as a U.S. highway in several places. During the project, motorists can expect some delays and one-lane traffic. Construction should begin next month.
Residents and businesses along Main Street were invited by letter to today’s meeting, but everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the project.
