Thirty-five projects in 19 corridors across Arkansas are included in the Connecting Arkansas Program.
To see the projects in your area, click on a region of the map, select a region below, or visit our corridors page.
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What is the Connecting Arkansas Program?
The Connecting Arkansas Program (CAP) is one of the largest highway construction programs ever undertaken by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD). Through a voter-approved constitutional amendment, the people of Arkansas passed a 10-year, half-cent sales tax to improve highway and infrastructure projects throughout the state. Thirty-five projects in 19 corridors will improve Arkansas' transportation system by expanding selected two-lane roadways to four-lane highways and adding new lanes to identified interstate highways.
To see a list of the 35 projects in the program and find out which ones are scheduled, under construction or completed,visit the Status page.
Latest News Updates
March 12 Public Involvement: Hwy. 70 widening project between Hwy. 128 and I-30
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will conduct a public involvement meeting to discuss the proposed Highway 70 widening project between Highway 128 and Interstate 30 in Garland and Saline counties.
AHTD to Hold Public Involvement Meeting in Little Rock - Feb 3
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will hold a public involvement meeting in Little Rock to present and discuss proposed plans to widen Interstate 630 between Baptist Hospital and University Avenue.
AHTD to Hold Public Involvement Meeting in North Little Rock - Jan 29
This meeting will present information on the evaluation and screening of the Preliminary Alternatives (that were presented at the public meeting on Nov. 6, 2014) to a set of Reasonable Alternatives, which will be carried forward to the next level of analysis.
Have Questions?
How is the Connecting Arkansas Program funded?
The $1.8 billion CAP receives revenue from a temporary half-cent sales tax that will end after 10 years when the bonds are paid off. On November 6, 2012, Arkansas voters approved Ballot Issue #1 in the general election, a constitutional amendment that finances the widening of state highways that are needed and required funds to complete.
Is the half-cent sales tax permanent?
No. The temporary tax will last until 2023 and will be abolished when the 10-year bond issue is paid off.
Who pays the tax?
The temporary tax is shared statewide by consumers and road users. Taxes are not raised on groceries, medicine, or gas.
