May 4 , 2022 
    
   Contact:
    Alison Jumper
   Parks , Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Director
   479 - 444 - 3473
   ajumper@fayetteville - ar . gov
    
   Lane Closures to Make Way for New Murals on Archibald Yell
   FAYETTEVILLE , Ark . – Two new public murals soon will be created on the retaining wall along Archibald Yell Boulevard between Rock and Block streets .  
   As a result , the outside southbound lane on Archibald Yell will be intermittently closed beginning May 7 to allow room for the artists to work safely . Drivers are asked to be observant and use extra care when driving in this area .   
   A call for artists was made late last year to create two murals along the retaining wall along Archibald Yell . The murals will be located on the north and south ends of the wall . An update to refresh and preserve the existing Fayetteville Bulldog artwork near the intersection of Rock and Archibald Yell also is planned .
   The Fayetteville Arts Council served as the selection committee and selected two artists , Austin Floyd and Jeremy Navarette , for the project . Work is anticipated to be completed in May , pending weather .
   The murals are part of the street improvement projects made possible by a 2019 bond program , and they are intended to help improve the safety , walkability and overall enjoyment of Archibald Yell for residents and visitors . Additional
   information on the safety improvements
    is available to the public .
   
   

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