Pulaski County, Arkansas, was set to build a roundabout at the intersection of Kanis, Denny, and Stewart roads outside of Little Rock. The $1.4 million grant for the project was secured in 2020, but progress has since halted, and the county has withdrawn from the project. Plans for the roundabout aimed to improve traffic flow in the area, which has seen increased congestion due to new developments. However, a breakdown in the relationship between the county and lumber manufacturer Potlatch Deltic, which owns land in the area, led to the project falling through. Additionally, a study conducted by the county suggested that a traffic signal might be a better fit for the intersection, but some residents still favor a roundabout.
Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde ultimately decided that a traffic light would be more effective than a roundabout, but no project is currently scheduled. County officials continue to explore options for addressing the needs of the intersection. Despite being fully funded initially, the roundabout project has faced numerous challenges and delays, leaving the future of the convergence of Kanis, Denny, and Stewart roads uncertain. Residents and stakeholders will have to wait and see what developments unfold in the future to address the traffic concerns in the area.
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