Project: Widening of U.S. Hwy 70 from Hot Springs to I-30
Summary
The 17.8-mile segment of Highway 70 from Hot Springs, Arkansas in Garland County to I-30 in Saline County was widened from three to five lanes to improve add capacity to accommodate projected future traffic volumes and improve safety for current and future travelers.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
Widening
Transportation Mode
Highway
Usage
16,933
Length (mi)
17.80
Economic Distress
1.02
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
142
Population Growth Rate (%)
67.0%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
20.0%
Market Size
403,100
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
50.0000
Topography
None
Geography
Region
Southeast
State
Arkansas
County
Garland, Saline
City
Hot Springs
Urban/Class Level
Rural
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
None
Timing
Initial Study Date
2013
Post Construction Study Date
2021
Construction Start Date
2016
Construction End Date
2018
Months Duration
N/A
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
2018
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$78,500,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$92,302,400
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
None
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