Notice to Media

AHTD to Hold Public Hearing on U.S. Highway 63 Upgrade

   LITTLE ROCK (9-22) - The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) will hold an open forum public hearing from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28 at the Delta Technical Institute, 33500 Highway 63 East in Marked Tree, according to AHTD Director Dan Flowers. The hearing offers citizens the opportunity to express their views on the proposed upgrade of Highway 63 to Interstate standards.

    The proposed project generally consists of converting the highway to a fully controlled access facility with interchanges.  Frontage roads will be constructed where needed to maintain access and where economically feasible.  Total length of the project area is 14.6 miles and is located between Marked Tree and Interstate 55.

    The open forum hearing allows citizens the opportunity to attend anytime between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Personnel will be on hand during those hours to answer questions and take written or oral comments about the project.

    Anyone wishing to submit written statements or other exhibits in place of or in addition to oral or written statements made at the public hearing may submit them to the District Engineer, Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, P.O. Box 278. Wynne, Arkansas, 72396-0278 or District Engineer, Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, P.O. Box 98, Paragould, Arkansas 72451-0098 or email: .

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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: