Artwork Adds a Splash of Color to the I30 Bridge

Before the Clinton library was built on Markham Street, the underside of the I30 bridge was more or less decorated with graffiti and litter. The city put good money to use by cleaning up the area, even patching the sidewalks and adding sculptures and artwork. The artwork adds a better splash of color than the graffiti.

In November 2004, over 3,500 hand painted tiles, made by surrounding Little Rock students, were placed on the underside of the I30 bridge, receiving positive attention to the many tourist that frequent that area. I myself had to get a closer look. One specific tile grabbed my attention as it represented Autism, something that I am quite familiar with.

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