Summary
The $13.5 million contract with Xtreme Elements moves the two-year Arlington Road project forward. Arlington Road will stay open during construction, but there will be a short Bettler Road closure, and officials are working on a communication plan and cut-through traffic controls.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federally funded at 80%, with the project budgeted at $18 million total including right-of-way.
Commuters and CAK business park traffic get a safer, better-connected corridor.
Neighborhoods near the construction may see cut-through traffic and delays during the two-year project.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
Butler Road remains closed at Arlington during corridor construction, with Southwood Drive suggested as the detour. The Transportation Committee also wants better geofenced notifications so commuters get warning about short-duration road work.
City Council - Jun 23, 2026
The mayor reported utilities are being moved and construction is tentatively starting July 6, with neighborhood meetings held for affected areas. Residents were urged to sign up for text alerts for real-time road updates.
City Council - May 26, 2026
The mayor announced a June 4 public open house on the Arlington Road construction project, with more neighborhood meetings and text alerts available for updates.
Committee Meetings - May 12, 2026
The $13.5 million contract with Xtreme Elements moves the two-year Arlington Road project forward. Arlington Road will stay open during construction, but there will be a short Bettler Road closure, and officials are working on a communication plan and cut-through traffic controls.
City Council - May 12, 2026
Council awarded a $13.54 million contract to Xtreme Elements to rebuild the Arlington Road corridor, a two-year project starting soon. Public meetings begin June 4, and residents should expect detours and construction updates.
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