Highway 64: White County - Connecting Arkansas Program

County	Miles	Completion
White	3	Aug 2017

1 Travel Impacts(s)

2 Press Release(s)

1 Meeting Notification(s)

Overview

This project contributes to the four-lane widening of Highway 64 between Conway and Beebe. When complete, the additional lanes will enhance the transportation connection between the cities, increase capacity, and improve traveler safety.

Project Updates

Job CA0501 Turner Road – County Road 5
This project widened approximately 3 miles of Highway 64 to four lanes, extending generally from Turner Road to County Road 5 in White County.

Construction Progress

100%

Updates:

Construction
The widened lanes were opened to traffic in August 2017.

Bid Opening
Bids were opened by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (formerly AHTD) in January 2016. The Arkansas State Highway Commission approved a bid for improvements by Bobby Kennedy Construction Company and awarded the project for $8.024 million.

Public Involvement Meeting
A public involvement meeting was held on June 12, 2014 in Beebe to present and discuss the proposed plans to widen Highway 64. A flier, comment form, and map can be downloaded here.

Preliminary Schedule:

View CA0501 Project Map

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

Travel Impacts

Work Requires Lane Closures on Interstate 30 in Saline County

From Jan 07, 2021

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Press Releases

Arkansas Highway Commission Approves Bid for Improvements in White County (CA0501)

Jan 27 2016

AHTD to Hold Public Involvement Meeting in White County

Jun 09 2014

Public Meetings

Public Meeting: June 12, 2014, Highway 64 (CA0501)

Jun 12, 2014

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.

Visit the FAQ Section For More Answers!

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.