PREFERRED ROUTE IDENTIFIED FOR SHERIDAN BYPASS 

     LITTLE ROCK (08-01) The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Sheridan Bypass, according to AHTD Director Dan Flowers. 

     A Public Hearing was held on June 23, 2005, to take comments from the public on the EA.  The AHTD has identified the western alignment as the preferred route.  This decision is based upon a review of the impacts outlined in the EA, consultation with other agencies including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and consideration of public comments collected throughout the environmental review process. 

     The next step in project development for the Sheridan Bypass will be to conduct surveys, archeological work, and design for the preferred alternative.  Once preliminary design is complete, a Design Public Hearing will be held in the area.  After the comments from the Design Public Hearing have been addressed, the AHTD will request a “Finding of No Significant Impact” from the FHWA in order to proceed with implementation of the project.

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For Further Information Contact:

Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
10324 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209
Tel: 501-569-2000
FAX: 501-569-2400
e-mail: info@arkansashighways.com