I'm putting out feelers for a possible SW Arkansas/Texarkana area meet, probably August 2010. Possible stops would include the US 59/I-30 interchange west of Texarkana , I-49 construction south of Doddridge (with a possible dip into Louisiana), I-130 (I-49) construction along I-30, old US 67 near Texarkana.
Everything is tentative at the moment. At this time, it would be a one day meet unless more construction/more sight seeing can be arranged. I hope to spend a couple days this Spring scoping out sights.
I'd consider making a return trip to the area, as it would give me a chance to collect a bunch more Arkansas counties. Only reservation is the timing -- August in SW Arkansas would be misery central in terms of heat and humidity.
I was thinking the same thing. I'd schedule it for late September or October.
It would be something I'd consider. Texarkana is just under 500 miles from where I live or a long day's driving.
Yes September would be better, although August here is not much better.
Quote from: bugo on January 06, 2010, 11:16:17 PM
I was thinking the same thing. I'd schedule it for late September or October.
September might be do-able. I'll have to check my schedule.
Quote from: US71 on January 06, 2010, 11:21:17 PM
Quote from: bugo on January 06, 2010, 11:16:17 PM
I was thinking the same thing. I'd schedule it for late September or October.
September might be do-able. I'll have to check my schedule.
Yes, I don't think there is any danger of all that work being done by then. My wife was through there in August and snapped some pics. It didn't appear that a great amount of progress had been made judging on what I saw vs. what she photographed.
And she's going back through there in a couple of months.
I would consider it if I could get it in my schedule. LA would be a new state for me. Later Sept. into Oct. would be better for me because I would have accrued vacation time by then.
I would be able to make it, but I agree that September or October would be better due to the heat and humidity.
Looking at the calendar, the best dates for me would be the weekend of Sept 18, Sept 25, or October 23.
Tentatively plan is for a one day meet on Saturday, maybe half a day Sunday also if we don't get everything done.
Proposed visits so far:
-US 59/I-30 interchange west of Texarkana
-I-130 interchange
-AR 549 at US 71 near Doddridge
-I-49 Corridor in Louisiana (Mila, Hosston)
-State Line Road, downtown Texarkana (circles the Post Office)
-old US 67 near Texarkana
The best day for me would be September 25, as I already have things on the calendar for the other 2 dates.
I prefer as early in the year as possible.
And where is I-130?
Quote from: hbelkins on February 23, 2010, 11:20:27 PM
I prefer as early in the year as possible.
And where is I-130?
Future I-130 is the AR 249 freeway from I-30 to US 71. I doubt it will ever be signed as I-130 as I-49 progress is coming along quite well and it's likely the I-30/Future I-49 interchange won't be completed until the segment in Louisiana is finished.
Just a quick update: I am still planning on September 18th for the Texarkana Regional Roadmeet. Exact gathering spot to be determined, but likely near US 71 at I-30. I hope to scout out a few things this Summer that may be of interest.
As of now, I am planning this as a one day gathering, but if there's enough interest we can look at a few things on Sunday.
The Texarkana/ SW Arkansas Roadmeet is about a month away (Sept 18). So far, I have one confirmed attendee and 3 possibles.
Proposed stops include:
-US 59/I-30 interchange west of Texarkana
-I-130 (Future I-49) interchange at I-30
-AR 549/I-49 construction at US 71 near Doddridge
-State Line Road, downtown Texarkana (circles the Post Office)
-old US 67 near Texarkana
-Possible tour of I-49 Corridor in Louisiana between Mila & Hosston
Meeting time will probably be around 10am near US 71 & I-30 (there's a Denny's, but I'm looking for something else)
Any questions, suggestions on what to see, contact me here.
Crap, this is prolly the closest one to me there'll be, and I'll be in.... school.... Hope it goes well.
BigMatt
Quote from: BigMatt on August 11, 2010, 12:45:21 AM
Crap, this is prolly the closest one to me there'll be, and I'll be in.... school.... Hope it goes well.
BigMatt
I'm sure there'll be another Dallas meet at some point.
Hopefully. Man, I wish I could drive... Well I wish I could drive legally.
BigMatt
Quote from: BigMatt on August 11, 2010, 02:31:03 PM
Hopefully. Man, I wish I could drive... Well I wish I could drive legally.
I wish a boatload of people would drive legally.
Well, I wish I had my licence so I could drive...
BigMatt
Quote from: rawmustard on August 11, 2010, 02:44:17 PM
I wish a boatload of people would drive legally.
I wish the boat would sink!
Quote from: agentsteel53 on August 11, 2010, 02:48:32 PM
Quote from: rawmustard on August 11, 2010, 02:44:17 PM
I wish a boatload of people would drive legally.
I wish the boat would sink!
I'm good at sinking boats. ;)
BigMatt
Back on topic, I'm actually going to try and make this one.
I won't be 100% sure until after Labor Day.
I'm still on the fence for this one. I will certainly let you know closer to the date as my travel plans are firmed up. A lot depends on weather forecasts, number of vacation days available to me, and weighing the pros and cons of attending this one vs. attending one the following weekend in New York state. I pretty much know I can't do both meets, and each has advantages and disadvantages for me.
Quote from: agentsteel53 on August 11, 2010, 02:48:32 PM
Quote from: rawmustard on August 11, 2010, 02:44:17 PM
I wish a boatload of people would drive legally.
I wish the boat would sink!
Just fill your sink with water, put a block of wood in there, and call it a boat.
Quote from: osu-lsu on August 13, 2010, 01:57:27 PM
Just fill your sink with water, put a block of wood in there, and call it a boat.
wait, what? :confused:
Quote from: US71 on August 08, 2010, 10:12:19 PM
The Texarkana/ SW Arkansas Roadmeet is about a month away (Sept 18). So far, I have one confirmed attendee and 3 possibles.
Proposed stops include:
-US 59/I-30 interchange west of Texarkana
-I-130 (Future I-49) interchange at I-30
-AR 549/I-49 construction at US 71 near Doddridge
-State Line Road, downtown Texarkana (circles the Post Office)
-old US 67 near Texarkana
-Possible tour of I-49 Corridor in Louisiana between Mila & Hosston
Meeting time will probably be around 10am near US 71 & I-30 (there's a Denny's, but I'm looking for something else)
Any questions, suggestions on what to see, contact me here.
Any ideas on how long the tour will be and what time the festivities will end? I'm still deciding which meet (this one or the NY one the following weekend) I want to attend. I have a plan of attack formulated for the NY meet, but would like to do the same with this one in case this is the one I choose.
Knowing what time we'll be done would let me know if I need to plan to stay Saturday night in Texarkana or if I could hit the road and get a couple of hours of the return trip under my belt.
Quote from: US71 on August 08, 2010, 10:12:19 PM
Any questions, suggestions on what to see, contact me here.
Can't make it but would be interested in reports on:
(1) AR 245/19th Street interchange project, and
(2) a look at Section A from La 168 [does it really look like it can be completed in October?]
PLUS
(3) view of grading work from U.S. 71 (I think U.S. 71 is barely in Texas there) in Texas looking into Arkansas. Photographic view over a state line would be neat.
Quote from: hbelkins on August 27, 2010, 09:55:51 AM
Quote from: US71 on August 08, 2010, 10:12:19 PM
The Texarkana/ SW Arkansas Roadmeet is about a month away (Sept 18). So far, I have one confirmed attendee and 3 possibles.
Proposed stops include:
-US 59/I-30 interchange west of Texarkana
-I-130 (Future I-49) interchange at I-30
-AR 549/I-49 construction at US 71 near Doddridge
-State Line Road, downtown Texarkana (circles the Post Office)
-old US 67 near Texarkana
-Possible tour of I-49 Corridor in Louisiana between Mila & Hosston
Meeting time will probably be around 10am near US 71 & I-30 (there's a Denny's, but I'm looking for something else)
Any questions, suggestions on what to see, contact me here.
Any ideas on how long the tour will be and what time the festivities will end? I'm still deciding which meet (this one or the NY one the following weekend) I want to attend. I have a plan of attack formulated for the NY meet, but would like to do the same with this one in case this is the one I choose.
Knowing what time we'll be done would let me know if I need to plan to stay Saturday night in Texarkana or if I could hit the road and get a couple of hours of the return trip under my belt.
If we tour 49 construction in LA, it may be 5pm-ish. Otherwise, we might wrap by 3.
I planned on this being my first road meet.
But, I will mostly like be on medical leave (at reduced pay) or out of work at that time. I'd have the time but not the money.
So, count me as a reluctant no unless I say otherwise.
As far as I know, I'm still planning on coming to this one. I'll have all day Friday to get there, so since I really hate I-40 (and it will be down to one lane across the Hernando DeSoto Bridge), I'm gonna take the Natchez Trace Parkway south into Mississippi, then US 82 west all the way to Texarkana, including a ride across the new MS river bridge at Greenville.
Hey H.B., maybe you'd enjoy a relaxing trip down the Trace! We could even try doing this one together if you wanna ride with me, leave your car at my place (conveniently located 10ish miles from the NTP northern terminus). It's a thought.
Quote from: wriddle082 on September 01, 2010, 12:12:19 AM
As far as I know, I'm still planning on coming to this one. I'll have all day Friday to get there, so since I really hate I-40 (and it will be down to one lane across the Hernando DeSoto Bridge), I'm gonna take the Natchez Trace Parkway south into Mississippi, then US 82 west all the way to Texarkana, including a ride across the new MS river bridge at Greenville.
Hey H.B., maybe you'd enjoy a relaxing trip down the Trace! We could even try doing this one together if you wanna ride with me, leave your car at my place (conveniently located 10ish miles from the NTP northern terminus). It's a thought.
I've pretty much decided on Rochester, NY instead of this one, although that's not set in stone. I was actually planning on using US 82 as my return route. I had planned on driving to Sikeston, Mo. Thursday afternoon, collecting counties in Arkansas on Friday via a leisurely zig-zag route to Texarkana, then heading across US 82 to some point east on the return trip before turning north.
I hate I-40 as well. My one looooong trip from Nashville to Memphis has convinced me never to use that route again if I can help it. If I need to go southwest I'll use the Kentucky parkways, US 51, I-155 and I-55 and avoid I-40 and Memphis altogether.
I'm have to cancel the Road Meet. :-(
I have to run to Missouri to check on my folks and it's the only free weekend I'll have until mid-October.
I am tentatively planning on trying again in the Spring, perhaps mid-April. I'll know more as my event schedule starts to fall into place. :coffee:
Thanks to all who expressed an interest! :clap:
I am glad we are rescheduling since I couldn't have made it to this one. I hope to be able to come in the spring.
Quote from: codyg1985 on September 09, 2010, 06:03:02 PM
I am glad we are rescheduling since I couldn't have made it to this one. I hope to be able to come in the spring.
I'm kind of/sort of looking at the 9th or 16th, but it will probably be close to Thanksgiving before I have a better idea.
Well it will probably be a no-go for me in the spring because I'll be living in South Carolina by that time.
Spring would be fine for me, most likely though the weekend of March 19-20 is marked off already as that is the Spring Bristol NASCAR race.
One that would be good distance wise but I think might be too much in a day is April 9th. NASCAR is at Texas Motor Speedway that evening in Fort Worth.
I'm in for whatever day you decide. Just make sure I have enough notice to schedule my flights and hotels (this would be part of a 2-week trip for me). I'd vote earlier in the year is better so that I can escape the cold.
Quote from: wriddle082 on September 09, 2010, 10:23:03 PM
Well it will probably be a no-go for me in the spring because I'll be living in South Carolina by that time.
Well, if you get a wild hair before you move and want to explore the area, I'm sure me or Bugo could meet you and show you around. :nod:
Quote from: US71 on September 10, 2010, 07:58:27 PM
Quote from: wriddle082 on September 09, 2010, 10:23:03 PM
Well it will probably be a no-go for me in the spring because I'll be living in South Carolina by that time.
Well, if you get a wild hair before you move and want to explore the area, I'm sure me or Bugo could meet you and show you around. :nod:
As much as I would enjoy that, we're planning on being moved no later than the first of the year, and I might be there sooner if my promotion comes through. No, still haven't heard yet.