DRIVETIME MAHATMA: So many barrels, so many questions about interstate work in …

Mahatma: Little Rock is surrounded by orange barrels. We’ve got the mess on the east, which used to be known as Interstate 30. On the west, we’ve got the Interstate 430/Cantrell Road debacle. I’m sure it will all be great, but I’m having a heckuva time visualizing what will be where — exits and on-ramps, fly-overs and expanded lanes. I know it’s been in the paper before, but that was long before this misery began. — GordonDear Gordon: Here are questions asked by us and answered by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Hope this helps. The questions are in bold face.The 30 Crossing website has simulations. One is for eight through lanes/split diamond. The other is for six through lanes with collector-distributor lanes/split diamond. Which one is under construction?Six lanes with collector-distributor lanes is what is being constructed.These simulations were created in 2016. Are there updated simulations?There is a newer simulation that is currently being reviewed and edited but has not been released. There isn’t a specific date for its release but should be soon.Are there simulations for the I-430/Cantrell project?Yes. The video simulation for the I-430/Cantrell project can be found at our Vimeo page. From our website at ardot.gov,…
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