Crafton Tull

It's National Surveyors Week! To all of the surveyors at Crafton Tull and beyond, thank you for the vital work that you do. #NSW #nationalsurveyorsweek

There were some noticeable changes for Highway 161 in 2023 as it transitioned from a state highway to a residential road managed by Pulaski County. Along with its new designation as Jacksonville Highway, the Crafton Tull team worked on the designs for some upgrades to benefit the local community. The design changes included resurfacing and restriping to narrow lanes for a multi-use lane for pedestrians as well as a reconfiguration to the Trammel Road intersection. ?? Another notable change was the addition of a raised crosswalk at Harris Elementary for added pedestrian safety. What makes the raised crosswalk special is that it's a ramped crossing with a flat top that spans the entire width of the road, sitting at the same height as the sidewalk. This helps increase pedestrian visibility to drivers. ?? Our team is proud to be part of projects that prioritize safety for both pedestrians and drivers. Check out more insight about this here safety feature: https://lnkd.in/gr-8FVj5

The beautiful blue skies and warmer temps were much welcomed by our structural engineers last week as they conducted a bridge evaluation in Garland County. Bridge evaluations are an essential part of Arkansas Department of Transportation pavement preservation projects to ensure safe transporting of construction equipment and to maintain public safety.

Check out the progress on the construction of the Conway Community and Aquatics Center! The 112,000-square-foot community center and aquatics park will provide the city with an indoor competition pool, indoor leisure pool, party rooms, tournament sports, an outdoor aquatics park, and a café. The facility, designed by our team in partnership with Hastings+Chivetta Architects, a GHC Studio is scheduled to open this summer.

Plans for a chairlift-served downhill mountain biking destination were approved earlier this week by the Bella Vista Planning Commission. The Oz Trails Bike Park will be located on the west side of Highway 71 between Mercy Way and Oldham Drive. Construction is slated to begin in 2025 with several planned amenities, including: ?? OZ Trails HQ with full-service dining facilities ?? Comprehensive bike shop and rental center ?? Community plaza and gathering spaces ?? Purpose-built pump track ?? Dedicated hiking trail ?? Art installations throughout the property We’re serving as the site development engineer and can't wait to help bring this unique destination to Northwest Arkansas! Project Team: Hufft Gravity Logic Inc. Rock Solid Trail Contracting, LLC Prism Design Studio

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Arkansas annual Engineering Excellence Awards ceremony is an opportunity to reflect on some of the most impactful projects throughout Arkansas, and we look forward to attending each year. Crafton Tull was recognized for five projects, including #MySearcy Community Plans, Blossom Way Creek Restoration, Bull Shoals Area 48 Boundary Survey, Gator Boulevard Extension, and Pompe Park (Phase I, II, & III). We are so appreciative to our clients who allow us to do this work! The recognition is just as much theirs as it is ours. City of Searcy City of Rogers, Arkansas City of Conway City of Bentonville

The Magnolia Street overpass across I-49 in Rogers helped reduce traffic congestion and unlocked development potential along this vital corridor. New developments since its opening in 2019 include Sterling Bank, Arkansas Federal Credit Union, and Armor Bank on the west side. The 150,000 sqft Uber Freight Regional Office sits on the east side of the overpass and opened in 2021. The Magnolia Street project was included as part of the $299.5 million bond issue voters approved in August 2018 to pay for streets, parks, police, and fire department improvements.

LaneShift has partnered with KSU TAB - Technical Assistance to Brownfields to offer the Jump-Start program FREE to two qualifying communities in 2025. The Community Jump-Start Program is designed to provide your community with key recommendations and action steps to increase connectivity and grow bicycle and pedestrian-friendliness. Jump-Start Program includes: - On-site workshop for community leaders - Walk audit to assess safety & accessibility - Online survey to gather community feedback - Expert recommendations for implementation Open to local governments, nonprofits & Tribal communities in EPA Regions 5, 6, 7, & 8. ?? Apply by March 15, 2025 ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gQxg4Eex

What a day in Maumelle! Our team is thrilled to see Gateway Park becoming a reality for this community. The Crafton Tull team worked alongside the @City of Maumelle to plan and design this park that will be a welcoming space for residents and visitors alike. Today’s event symbolized the first steps toward bringing this vision to life! ??

Construction is coming along nicely at Creekmore Park pool in Fort Smith. This facility was built in the 1940s and needed upgrades. The existing site is being restructured to meet ADA requirements, and the poolhouse is being replaced to offer a modernized community amenity. The facility is estimated to reopen in time for the summer season.???? City of Fort Smith, Arkansas