Road work is almost complete in the Benton City limits, thanks to a half cent tax increase that came into effect January 1st, 2008. Four major roads have been paved: Benton Station, Clemmer Ferry, Patty Road and Airport Hill, as well as around the courthouse square. Mayor Jerry Stephens said he would like to thank the people who voted in this tax increase. “The people voted this in to improve our city, and that is exactly what we have done,” he said. “This is a good use of funds for repairs that were badly needed, and it will make our city better for everyone.”

Stephens said the work should be done by the end of this week, and drivers will see a considerable improvement in the roads that have not been paved in many years.