I-49: Washington/Benton County
| County | Miles | Est. Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Washington/Benton | 16 | Dec 2017 |
Overview
These projects contribute to the six-lane widening of Interstate 49 (formerly I-540) between Fayetteville and Bentonville. When complete, the additional lanes will enhance the transportation connection between the cities, increase capacity, and improve traveler safety.
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Project Updates
Job CA0401 Highway 71B – Highway 412
This project widened approximately 3.85 miles of Interstate 49 to six lanes, extending generally from Highway 71B in Johnson to Highway 412 in Springdale.
- Construction Overview
- I-49 widened to 6 lanes
- Clear Creek bridges
- Johnson Mill Boulevard bridges
- Highway 412 bridges
- The new lanes opened to traffic in November 2016
Construction Progress
Updates:
- Bid Opening
Arkansas Department of Transportation (formerly AHTD) opened bids in June 2015. The Arkansas State Highway Commission approved a bid for improvements by APAC-Central and awarded the project for $28.3 million.
Preliminary Schedule:
Job CA0901 Highway 264 – New Hope Road
This project widened approximately 5.1 miles of Interstate 49 to six lanes, extending generally from Highway 264 in Lowell to New Hope Road in Rogers.
- Construction Overview
- I-49 widened to 6 lanes
- Six bridges over New Hope Road and Blossom Way Creek
- Detention Ponds
- Construction substantially complete in July 2017.
Construction Progress
Updates:
- Bid Opening
Arkansas Department of Transportation (formerly (AHTD) opened bids in June 2016. The Arkansas State Highway Commission approved a bid for improvements by APAC-Central and awarded the project for $38.7 million.
Preliminary Schedule:
Job CA0902 Highway 62/102 – Highway 72
This project widened approximately 3.4 miles of Interstate 49 to six lanes, extending generally from Highway 62/102 to Highway 72 in Bentonville, and constructing auxiliary lanes from Highway 62/102 to Southeast Walton Boulevard.
- Construction Overview
- Widened I-49 to 6 lanes
- Overpasses at Highway 62/102 & I-49
- Interchange ramps with Highway 72 and Highway 62/102
- Substantially complete in December 2017
Construction Progress
Updates:
- Bid Opening
Arkansas Department of Transportation (formerly AHTD) opened bids in June 2016. The Arkansas State Highway Commission approved a bid for improvements by Crossland Construction and awarded the project for $27.7 million.
Preliminary Schedule:
Job CA1101 Highway 412 – Wagon Wheel Road
This project widened approximately 3.4 miles of Interstate 49 to six lanes, generally extending from Highway 412 to Wagon Wheel Road in Springdale.
- Construction Overview
- I-49 widened to 6 lanes
- Spring Creek bridges
- The new lanes opened to traffic in November 2016
Construction Progress
Updates:
- Bid Opening
Arkansas Department of Transportation (formerly AHTD) opened bids in September 2015. The Arkansas State Highway Commission approved a bid for improvements by APAC-Central and awarded the project for $21.6 million.
Preliminary Schedule:
Schedules are preliminary and are subject to change as project development progresses.
