Highway 67: Pulaski/Lonoke County
| County | Miles | Est. Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski/Lonoke | 7 | 2027 |
Overview
These projects contribute to the six-lane widening of Highway 67 between Interstate 40 and Cabot. When complete, the additional lanes will enhance the transportation connection between the cities, increase capacity, and improve traveler safety.
Construction Photos
To view construction photos, click on each individual photo to enlarge. Photos updated November 7, 2024.
Travel Impacts and Construction Progress Photos
Use the map below to view various current travel impacts, including permanent closures, temporary closures, and changes in traffic patterns. Zoom in and scroll to find a specific area of the Highway 67/167 corridor in Jacksonville. Click on a line to see travel impact information such as location, time frame, and detour map (download if available).
To view construction progress photos, zoom in and scroll to find a camera icon and click it to see the most recent photos in a project area. When you have located a photo, click on the image to open it full screen. Photos updated February 5, 2024.
Project Updates
Job CA0604 Main Street – Vandenberg Boulevard
This project proposes to widen approximately 2.5 miles of Highway 67 to six lanes, extending generally from Main Street to Vandenberg Boulevard in Jacksonville.
- Construction Overview
- Widening to 6 lanes between Main Street and Vandenberg Boulevard
- Full-depth pavement replacement for main lanes and all ramps
- James Street overpass replacement
- New overpass connecting Gregory Street
- Vandenberg Boulevard bridge replacement
- Frontage roads converted from two-way to one-way (Main Street - Vandenberg Boulevard)
- Construction is estimated to be complete in late 2027 - Alternate Routes
- To access the Air Force Base from Highway 67 north, traffic is encouraged to use Redmond Road (Exit 8), Main Street (Exit 9), or Air Force Base (Exit 11B).
- To access John Harden Drive from Highway 67 north, traffic is encouraged to use Gregory Street (Exit 10B).
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Construction Progress
49%Updates:
Jun 25, 2024 – Dec 31, 2025
Construction to widen Highway 67 to six lanes between Main Street and Vandenberg Boulevard in Jacksonville requires the closing of the Highway 67 northbound exit ramp at Gregory Street and the opening of a temporary exit ramp at N. James Street beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 27 and remaining in place until late 2025.
Read More »Recent and Upcoming Construction (11/20/2024)
- N. James Street Bridge opened after a year of construction
See NR 23-326-A for more information
- Highway 67 NB Gregory Street Exit 10B closed
See NR 24-198-A for more information
- Sidewalk and driveway work on both frontage roads
- Vandenberg Bridge work
- Highway 67 southbound main lane paving
- Sidewalk, curb and gutter work in various locations
- Paving in various locations
- Drainage work
- During construction, single-lane closures of Highway 67 main lanes will generally be
limited to overnight hours, 8 p.m. - 5 a.m.
Construction Newsletter
November 2024 - Click on the picture below to view the latest quarterly construction newsletter for the Highway 67 widening project.
Construction Newsletter Archive
Project History
- Bid Opening
Arkansas Department of Transportation opened contractor bids in September 2022. The Arkansas State Highway Commission approved a bid for improvements by Weaver-Bailey Contractors, Inc., awarding the project for $145.2 million.
- Public Involvement
A location and design public hearing was held May 25, 2017 in Jacksonville to present and discuss proposed plans to widen Highway 67 from Main Street to Vandenberg Boulevard. Information can be downloaded here.
A public involvement meeting was held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Jacksonville to present and discuss the proposed plans to widen Highway 67 from Main Street to Vandenberg Boulevard in Pulaski County and Vandenberg Boulevard to Highway 5 in Pulaski / Lonoke counties. A flier, comment form, and map can be downloaded here.
Preliminary Schedule:
Job CA0605 Vandenberg Boulevard – Highway 5
This project widened approximately 4.6 miles of Highway 67 to six lanes, extending generally from Vandenberg Boulevard in Jacksonville to Highway 5 in Cabot.
- Construction Overview
- U.S. Highway 67 widened to 6 lanes
- New bridges over Jacks Bayou
- New off-ramp for Highway 67 north to T.P. White
- Signalized intersection for T.P. White ramps
- Project substantially complete in April 2019
Construction Progress
Updates:
- Bid Opening
Arkansas Department of Transportation (formerly AHTD) opened contractor bids in December 2016. The Arkansas State Highway Commission approved a bid for improvements by Weaver-Bailey Contractors and awarded the project for $79.3 million. - Public Involvement
A public involvement meeting was held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Jacksonville to present and discuss the proposed plans to widen Highway 67 from Main Street to Vandenberg Boulevard in Pulaski County and Vandenberg Boulevard to Highway 5 in Pulaski / Lonoke counties. A flier, comment form, and map can be downloaded here.
Preliminary Schedule:
Schedules are preliminary and are subject to change as project development progresses.
