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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 project to widen Interstate 30 in Saline County—the single-largest contract ever awarded by the Arkansas Highway Commission—is scheduled to begin construction Tuesday, May 7.
The purpose of this project is to widen approximately 8 miles of U.S. Highway 65 to four lanes. The improvements extend from Clinton northward to State Highway 110.
The purpose of this project is to widen approximately 14.3 miles of U.S. Highway 412 to four lanes between U.S. Highway 67 and State Highway 141, west of Paragould.
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.
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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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The westbound (outside) lane of the I-30 Frontage Road will be closed east of West Sevier Street for up to four nights beginning Sunday, August 18. Frontage road traffic will be required to yield to I-30 off-ramp traffic at Exit 116.
To allow for drainage pipe work, the westbound (outside) lane of the I-30 Frontage Road will be closed east of West Sevier Street for up to four nights beginning Wednesday, August 14. Frontage road traffic will be required to yield to I-30 off-ramp traffic at Exit 116.
The I-630 eastbound middle and outside lanes will be closed before and after University Avenue. During this time, the eastbound I-630 exit ramp (Exit 5) to University Avenue will periodically be closed for 15-minute increments.
The I-630 eastbound outside lane will be closed at the Baptist Health Drive interchange. During this time, the eastbound I-630 on-ramp from Baptist Hospital Drive will periodically be closed for 15-minute increments to allow crews to perform concrete paving operations on the ramp. Allowances will be made for emergency vehicles needing to access the on-ramp.
The eastbound lane of West Sevier Street will be closed approximately 200 feet before its connection with the frontage road through Saturday, August 31. Access to area businesses will be maintained.
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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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