Pulaski County: Notice Of Virtual Meeting: East-West Northern Pulaski County Connector Study

Press release from the Pulaski County Government:

February 26, 2021

The Arkansas Department of Transportation will host a Virtual Public Involvement Meeting to present and solicit feedback on the results of an evaluation of alignment alternative for the East-West Northern Pulaski County Connector Study, February 27-March 21, 2021.

The public is invited and encouraged to visit http://www.ardot.gov/east-west-connector anytime during the scheduled dates to view meeting exhibits, ask questions, and offer comments about the study. 

More from ArDot: The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Metroplan, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and local governments (Pulaski County), are conducting a study of potential improvements to connect points within northern Pulaski County and to connect northern Pulaski County to Interstate 40 and Highway 67/167.

The study will provide multiple opportunities for public involvement and solicit feedback on alternative alignments. While several studies were previously conducted in this area, this study will take a fresh look at potential alternatives that focus on connecting arterials in the northern Pulaski County region by using existing roadways where possible. Freeway or tolled alternatives will not be considered for the Connector Study. Logical segmentation will be identified for new alignments for the Connector to allow for phased implementation over time.

The study team will use a range of analysis tools to perform a comprehensive review and evaluation of potential solutions using selected performance measures. The study will consider the effect of each alternative on mobility, system reliability, congestion, traffic operations, safety, environmental impacts, and costs.

This press release was produced by the Pulaski County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.