Two subdivisions east of Pea Ridge were approved by the Benton County Planning Board on Wednesday. One of them is adjacent to the Pea Ridge National Military Park, and a contingency was added requesting that the developer communicate with officials from the park concerning any historical artifacts found.
AMES, Iowa – October 20, 2022– The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for the proposed bridge replacement on Iowa 150 bridge over Prairie Creek, 1.8 miles east of Benton County Road V-71. Construction of the project is expected to begin in Spring of 2024. Traffic will be detoured using Benton County Road V-71 and Buchanan County Roads V-71 and D-48 during construction. For general information regarding the project, contact Catherine Cutler, Transportation Planner, Iowa DOT District 6.