Arkansas

[US71]

I was on GSV on my phone and was trying to figure out if US 412B near Huntsville is just 4 characters crammed onto a 3dus or if that is a 4dus sign. My phone is being retarded and won't clarify the picture

Likely a 3d sign with narrower numbers.


Or maybe just crammed in there

[codyg1985]

The former is what I have seen on US 278 in Arkansas.

[bjrush]

I was on GSV on my phone and was trying to figure out if US 412B near Huntsville is just 4 characters crammed onto a 3dus or if that is a 4dus sign. My phone is being retarded and won't clarify the picture

Likely a 3d sign with narrower numbers.


Or maybe just crammed in there

Never seen a 4 digit shield in Ar

[bugo]

Here's a US 278B sign with 4 characters in a shield:

[Grzrd]

didn't realize they were building a southern bypass of Paragould. You can see some construction in the southeast quadrant on the Goog's aerials.

(above quote from Moving I-69 Out of NWLA (Responding to NE2) thread)

Coincidentally, in an announcement that should brighten NE2's day, AHTD has posted a March 5 Information Release heralding the choice of a SPUI for the AR 358 interchange on the bypass (although actual construction of it may be a long way off):

The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) has identified the preferred alternative for the future Highway 412 Bypass (Paragould Bypass) Interchange at State Highway 358 .... the Single-Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) on the eastern alternative has been identified as the best alternative for a connection at State Highway 358 .... Three alternatives were analyzed for this interchange — a West Diamond Interchange, an East Diamond Interchange, and an East SPUI .... Right of way acquisition is expected to begin this summer, and construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2016. Even though right of way is being acquired to accommodate the interchange, actual construction of the SPUI will not be part of the upcoming project. Only the initial two lanes of the ultimate four-lane bypass are being constructed at this time. The interchange will be constructed when the additional two lanes are added in the future.

[NE2]

SPUIs are overrated.

[US71]

SPUIs are overrated.

Be the first one in Arkansas, I think.

[Bobby5280]

A SPUI could do some good in Lawton, OK at the Gore Blvd exit on I-44. Gore Blvd. has 3 traffic lights in short succession along that interchange. A SPUI would cut it to only two and ease what is perhaps the worst traffic clusterf**k in that entire city.

[bugo]

didn't realize they were building a southern bypass of Paragould. You can see some construction in the southeast quadrant on the Goog's aerials.

(above quote from Moving I-69 Out of NWLA (Responding to NE2) thread)

Coincidentally, in an announcement that should brighten NE2's day, AHTD has posted a March 5 Information Release heralding the choice of a SPUI for the AR 358 interchange on the bypass (although actual construction of it may be a long way off):

The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) has identified the preferred alternative for the future Highway 412 Bypass (Paragould Bypass) Interchange at State Highway 358 .... the Single-Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) on the eastern alternative has been identified as the best alternative for a connection at State Highway 358 .... Three alternatives were analyzed for this interchange — a West Diamond Interchange, an East Diamond Interchange, and an East SPUI .... Right of way acquisition is expected to begin this summer, and construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2016. Even though right of way is being acquired to accommodate the interchange, actual construction of the SPUI will not be part of the upcoming project. Only the initial two lanes of the ultimate four-lane bypass are being constructed at this time. The interchange will be constructed when the additional two lanes are added in the future.

I never would thought this was being built as a freeway. The bypass, unfortunately, ends at US 412 at 90 degree angles. Why it doesn't seamlessly tie into existing US 412 is beyond me. There is precedent: the US 412 bypass at Mountain Home is a left turn westbound onto the bypass.

When did the east section open? What number does the road have?

[NE2]

http://www.arkansashighways.com/maps/Counties/County%20PDFs/GreeneCounty.pdf shows US 412S.

[bugo]

I wonder why it isn't AR 512?

[US71]

I wonder why it isn't AR 512?

I-530 around Pine Bluff was US 65 Spur. 512 would be a throwaway number which, IMO would make no sense.

[NE2]

I-530 around Pine Bluff was US 65 Spur.

And 4S was the Camden bypass before 1976 (when 4 and US 79 were moved onto it). The policy of temporary spur routes on bypasses goes far back.

512 would be a throwaway number which, IMO would make no sense.

It would sort of fit with 549 (which should have been 449, but whoever chose the number may have been confused with 540).

[bugo]

I wonder why it isn't AR 512?

I-530 around Pine Bluff was US 65 Spur. 512 would be a throwaway number which, IMO would make no sense.

549 is a throwaway number.

[codyg1985]

SPUIs are overrated.

Be the first one in Arkansas, I think.

Will the SPUI at future I-49 at US 71 North in Bentonville actually be built before this one?

[M86]

SPUIs are overrated.

Be the first one in Arkansas, I think.

Will the SPUI at future I-49 at US 71 North in Bentonville actually be built before this one?

I've been trying to figure this out... Viewing AHTD's plans is like breaking into Fort Knox.

[robbones]

Just saw an AR 412 sign in Springdale at the I 49 (exit 72) NB off ramp. Should be US 412. Way to go AHTD

[US71]

I'll try and investigate tomorrow.

Just saw an AR 412 sign in Springdale at the I 49 (exit 72) NB off ramp. Should be US 412. Way to go AHTD

I am ex

Just saw an AR 412 sign in Springdale at the I 49 (exit 72) NB off ramp. Should be US 412. Way to go AHTD

Nope.  That is all.

Then the error has been corrected?.

[M86]

Their STIP really needs to be updated.

[bjrush]

It will be in 2016. It is updated in 3 year cycles

[M86]

It will be in 2016. It is updated in 3 year cycles

I'm talking online for AHTD.

[bjrush]

Scott Bennett, Director of Highways at AHTD, will be in NWA on Friday, April 24 from 12-1 pm speaking as a part of the Dan Flowers Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of Arkansas  Topic is Arkansas Highways...the good, the bad, and the ugly.

The speech is free and open to the public

[US71]

Scott Bennett, Director of Highways at AHTD, will be in NWA on Friday, April 24 from 12-1 pm speaking as a part of the Dan Flowers Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of Arkansas  Topic is Arkansas Highways...the good, the bad, and the ugly.

The speech is free and open to the public

Mind the speed limit

[bjrush]

I hope any road enthusiast in NWA attends. I think this will be a good speech. Hopefully he comments on the proposal to shrink the highway system

[US71]

I hope any road enthusiast in NWA attends. I think this will be a good speech. Hopefully he comments on the proposal to shrink the highway system

I'd like to, but it's iffy right now. Dealing with a family emergency