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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.
The Arkansas State Highway Commission approved selection of Kiewit-Massman Constructors to provide design and construction of the 30 Crossing project upon the successful conclusion of an optimization and refinement period.
The purpose of this project is to widen 5.4 miles of Interstate 30 to six lanes, reconstruct three interchanges, and replace five bridge structures between U.S. Highway 70 and Sevier Street in Benton.
Construction contractor Manhattan Road & Bridge estimated that it would take 96 days to replace the bridge, resulting in a late October completion. However, crews worked hard to reopen the bridge 23 days early.
The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in Ashley County
The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in Ashley County
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The public hearing will present the proposed preferred alternative, the 6-Lane with Collector/Distributor (C/D) Lanes with Split Diamond Interchange (SDI) at the Highway 10 interchange.
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.
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Crews will reduce eastbound traffic to one open lane between Mile Markers 4 and 7 (approximately Fair Park Boulevard and Baptist Health Drive).
The inside lane of northbound and southbound U.S. Highway 67 will periodically be closed during overnight hours between Vandenberg Boulevard and State Highway 5.
Northbound traffic will be moved onto newly constructed northbound lanes between Vandenberg Boulevard in Jacksonville and State Highway 5 in Cabot
Northbound traffic will be stopped for 15-minute intervals to hang overhead signs between Main Street (Exit 9) in Jacksonville and north of State Highway 5 (Exit 16) in Cabot
The outside lane of northbound U.S. Highway 67 will be closed from Main Street (Exit 9) to north of Vandenberg Boulevard (Exit 11), reducing traffic to one open lane.
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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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