A local city recently welcomed the re-opening of a rail spur. According to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, the spur is located in Yellville's industrial park, and its revitalization was completed through a grant of over $124,000 awarded late last year by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA).
Yellville Mayor Shawn Lane says local leaders were looking to have the spur used as it was in the past and to be open to new traffic, and he says they are working with an out-of-state company on the spur's management.
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The spur had been closed for nearly two years, and according to Lane, the DRA grant went a long way in paying for its repairs.
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Lane adds the city of Yellville and other local leaders are relying on the assistance from We Pack Logistics and the railroad to help with the local economic impact.
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For more information on the new spur, go online to wepack.com.
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