I-30: Saline County - Connecting Arkansas Program

County	Miles	Est. Completion
Saline County	5.4	Late 2022

2 Press Release(s)

1 Meeting Notification(s)

Overview

This project contributes to the six-lane widening of Interstate 30 in Saline County. When complete, the additional lanes will enhance the transportation connection through central Arkansas, increase capacity, and improve traveler safety.

Project Updates

Job CA0601 Highway 70 – Sevier Street
This project widens approximately 5.4 miles of Interstate 30 to six lanes and improve interchanges at highway 67 and Highway 70, extending generally from Highway 70 in Saline County to Sevier Street in Benton.

Updates:

Construction
The contractor has started hanging netting on overpass structures along Interstate 30 in preparation of widening Interstate 30 to six lanes. Various overnight lane closures will be in place.

Bid Opening
ARDOT opened contractor bids in December 2018 and the Arkansas State Highway Commission approved a bid for improvements by Johnson Brothers Corporation, awarding the project for $187.3 million.
Public Involvement
A public involvement meeting was held November 5, 2015. The meeting presented and discussed the proposed plans to widen Interstate 30 in Saline County. A flier, comment form, and map can be downloaded here.

Preliminary Schedule:

View CA0601 Project Map

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

Press Releases

Arkansas Highway Commission Approves Bid for Improvements in Saline County (CA0601)

Dec 19 2018

AHTD Seeking Public Input at Meeting about Widening Interstate 30

Oct 30 2015

Public Meetings

Public Meeting: November 5, 2015, Interstate 30 (CA0601)

Nov 05, 2015

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.