SILOAM SPRINGS — Work of widening of Highway 412 through Siloam Springs has begun as the strip of highway is scheduled to become six lanes.

The project, which is expected to be completed in three years at a cost of $7.7 million, involves the strip of highway from the Oklahoma state line east to Washington Street.

It is being funded with stimulus funds, according to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department.

News, Pages 1 on 03/17/2010