Your home for the latest news releases, lane closures and upcoming public meetings
As the Connecting Arkansas Program continues to progress, this page will serve as your informational center for the latest meeting announcements, news releases and lane closures. Be sure to visit again soon for updates.
Beginning Friday morning, September 8 at 6:00 a.m., the completed inside lanes for northbound and southbound I-49 between Exits 78 and 83 will be opened to traffic.
A Location and Design Public Hearing in Jacksonville to present and discuss the proposed plans to widen U.S. Highway 67 to six lanes
Beginning Wednesday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m., the completed two-lane section will be open to traffic, connecting U.S. Highway 71B to State Highway 72.
Construction is nearing completion on the 6.4-mile extension of the Bella Vista Bypass and a ribbon-cutting ceremony has been scheduled this week to celebrate.
A draft proposal to possibly install noise walls along U.S. Highway 67 in Jacksonville is being modified in response to public input received.
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The public is invited to visit any time during the scheduled hours to view exhibits, ask questions, and offer comments.
This will be an "open house" meeting with no formal presentations. The public is invited to visit any time during the scheduled hours to view exhibits, ask questions, and offer comments.
The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will conduct two educational public meetings on how to navigate the interim modified connector roundabout for Highways 71, 71B, and 549.
Public involvement meeting to present and discuss the proposed widening of Highway 82 between Airport Drive and Highway 82B in Union County.
Public Involvement - Highway 425 in Ashley County, Church of the Redeemer (Fellowship Hall) 2220 Highway 425 South in Hamburg, AR
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Weather permitting, the rock blasting will continue through Tuesday, September 26. During the operations, traffic will be stopped once daily for 10 minutes between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. between Scenic Ridge Road and Summit Ridge Road.
Weather permitting, crews will be performing asphalt work that will alternately close lanes on State Highways 88 and 128.
One lane of traffic will remain open on State Highway 112 between Carrie Smith Road and West Miller Road as crews lay final pavement.
Rock blasting operations will require 10-minute closures on U.S. Highway 70 in Garland County. Traffic will be stopped once daily for 10 minutes between Scenic Ridge Road and Summit Ridge Road.
Crews will be working on U.S. Highway 67 and its frontage roads between Vandenberg Boulevard in Jacksonville and State Highway 5 in Cabot. Lane closures will begin Sunday, September 10, weather permitting.
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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.
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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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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.
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