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City outlines $1.53M redesign for South 6th Street and Wheeler Avenue to improve pedestrian safety
Summary
City staff and consultants presented a board‑approved Streets & Drainage CIP project to reconfigure the intersection at South 6th and Wheeler, add 7‑ft sidewalks, calm traffic, and replace about 300 feet of aging water line; construction is estimated at roughly seven months and about $1.53 million.
Craft & Toll representatives told the Fort Smith Board that the South 6th Street and Wheeler Avenue project is intended to close immediate safety gaps while preserving business access in the Bakery District and improving the approach to the National Cemetery. "6th Street is a crucial corridor bordering the Bakery District serving as a primary gateway to the national cemetery," the presenter said, framing the work as a "vital, safety…
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