Highway 270: Garland County - Connecting Arkansas Program

County	Miles	Est. Completion
Garland County	1.5	Mid 2021

1 Press Release(s)

1 Meeting Notification(s)

Overview

These projects contribute to the widening of Highway 270 from Hot Springs westward. When complete, the additional lanes will increase capacity and improve traveler safety.

The proposed project to widen Highway 270 from Highway 227 to the Ouachita River in Garland County has been separated into two phases. Fleetwood Drive to Highway 227 is expected to be completed in Phase 1. The remainder of the project from the Ouachita River to Fleetwood Drive remains a high priority for the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department and will be constructed in Phase 2 as funding becomes available.

Project Updates

Job CA0607 Fleetwood Drive – Highway 227
This project proposes to widen approximately 1.5 miles of Highway 270 to five lanes and bike lanes, extending generally from Fleetwood Drive to Highway 227 in Garland County.

Updates:

Utility companies are preparing plans for utility relocation.
Right-of-way activities continue along the project corridor.
A public involvement meeting was held December 8, 2016 to present and discuss the proposed plans to widen Highway 270. The flyer, map handout, and comment form can be downloaded here.
Engineers are preparing final roadway and bridge designs.
The project has received environmental clearance, and environmental staff are working with regulatory agencies to obtain the needed environmental permits to construct the project.

Preliminary Schedule:

View CA0607 Project Map

Job CA0612 Ouachita River – Fleetwood Drive
This project proposes to widen approximately 2 miles of Highway 270 to five lanes, extending generally from the Ouachita River to Fleetwood Drive in Garland County.

View CA0612 Project Map

Schedules are preliminary and are subject to change as project development progresses.

Press Releases

Department Seeking Public Input at Meeting about Widening U.S. Highway 270 in Hot Springs

Dec 02 2016

Public Meetings

Public Meeting: December 8, 2016, Highway 270 (CA0607 and CA0612)

Dec 08, 2016

What is the Connecting Arkansas Program?

Through a voter-approved constitutional amendment, the people of Arkansas passed a 10-year, half-cent sales tax to improve highway and infrastructure projects.

Which Projects Are Being Funded By This program?

Thirty-six projects in 19 corridors across Arkansas are included in the CAP, which improves transportation connections to the four corners of Arkansas.

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A collection of some of the most frequently asked questions concerning the Connecting Arkansas Program and the projects funded by the 10-year, half-cent sales tax.