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Page 1: is to facilitate travel on the main interstate...is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form
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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use

Only Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route I-57 Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate)

Route

**Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between

Interstate 40 in the City of

North Little Rock and

U.S. Highway 412 in the City of Walnut Ridge

The following state or states are involved:

Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effect

that there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice. • If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions. • All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation requests the designation of Future Interstate 57 along existing U.S. Highway

67, from the junction of Interstate 40 in the City of North Little Rock, Arkansas to the junction of U.S. Highway 412 in the

City of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

Date facility available to traffic N/A Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? Yes If so, where? U.S. Highway 67, from the junction with Interstate 40 in the City of North Little Rock to the junction of U.S. Highway 412 in the City of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application. (Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6 Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical

number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths. Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H

Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code

Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated. Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to

be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards

of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards.

Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of

which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this

column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show

percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

What follows is an Excel worksheet that you can open by right clicking your mouse and select “Worksheet Object” – you can then Edit, Open or Convert but you must first unlock the form as show when inserting maps.

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (northj, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format: The route begins at the junction of U.S. Highway 67 and Interstate 40 in the City of North Little Rock, Arkansas and travels in a northeast direction toward the City of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. The route is a four-lane divided roadway built to Interstate standards on existing location traveling in a southwest-northeast direction in Arkansas. The focal cities are North Little Rock, Arkansas and Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. The route is 123.80 miles long ending at the junction of U.S. Highway 67 and U.S. Highway 412 in the City of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to recognize U.S. Highway 71 Business through Waldron, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Bruce Westerman

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to recognize U.S. Highway 71 Business through Waldron, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Bruce Westerman

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use

Only Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate)

Route U.S. 71 Business

**Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between

U.S. Highway 71 south of the City of Waldron and

U.S. Highway 71 north of the City of Waldron

The following state or states are involved:

Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effect

that there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice. • If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions. • All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed a new location facility with passing lanes that bypasses the

City of Waldron, Arkansas. A separate request has been approved to relocate U.S. Highway 71 to this location. It is

requested that U.S. Highway 71, through the City of Waldron, Arkansas, be redesignated as U.S Highway 71 Business.

Date facility available to traffic NA Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? Yes If so, where? Through the City of Waldron, Arkansas Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application. (Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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SYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH DIVISION 7-14-2017

0 0.75 1.5Miles

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The State agrees and pledges its good faith that it will not erect, remove, or change any U.S. or Interstate Route Markers on any road without the authorization, consent, or approval of the Standing Committee on Highways of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, not withstanding the fact that the changes proposed are entirely within this State. The weighted average daily traffic volume along the proposed route, as shown on the map on page 3, is 1,800 as compared to 8,300 for the year 2016 for all other U.S. Numbered Routes in the State. The Purpose and Policy in the Establishment and Development of the United States Numbered Highways, as Retained from October 3, 1991 or the Purpose and Policy in the Establishment of a Marking System of the Routes Comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as Retained from August 10, 1973 has been read and is accepted.

In our opinion, this petition complies with the above applicable policy.

(Signature)

Chief Executive Officer (Member Department)

This petition is authorized by official action of under date of as follows: (Copy excerpt from minutes.)

All applications must be endorsed by the member department CEO. A letter from your Chief Executive Officer with the

CEO’s signature is sufficient when submitting your application, if you choose not to include the signature on this form.

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6 Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical

number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths. Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H

Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code

Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated. Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to

be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards

of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards.

Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of

which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this

column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show

percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

What follows is an Excel worksheet that you can open by right clicking your mouse and select “Worksheet Object” – you can then Edit, Open or Convert but you must first unlock the form as show when inserting maps.

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format: The route begins at the southern intersection of U.S. Highway 71 and U.S. Highway 71 Business south of the City of Waldron, Arkansas and travels north. The facility is a two-lane undivided roadway on existing location traversing Arkansas in a northerly direction. The focal city is Waldron, Arkansas. The route is 6.00 miles long ending at the northern intersection of U.S. Highway 71 and U .S. Highway 71 Business north of the City of Waldron, Arkansas.

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to recognize U.S. Highway 71 Business through Waldron, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Bruce Westerman

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to recognize U.S. Highway 71 Business through Waldron, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Bruce Westerman

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

\\san1\sir\SystemInformation\USRouteNumbering\Pending_US Route Apps\Fall 2017 submittal\US 71Bus\Letters\AASHTO_US71Bus_Waldron_Submittal_CoverLetter_PATH.docx

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use

Only Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate)

Route U.S. 71 Business

**Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between

U.S. Highway 71 south of the City of Waldron and

U.S. Highway 71 north of the City of Waldron

The following state or states are involved:

Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effect

that there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice. • If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions. • All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed a new location facility with passing lanes that bypasses the

City of Waldron, Arkansas. A separate request has been approved to relocate U.S. Highway 71 to this location. It is

requested that U.S. Highway 71, through the City of Waldron, Arkansas, be redesignated as U.S Highway 71 Business.

Date facility available to traffic NA Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? Yes If so, where? Through the City of Waldron, Arkansas Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application. (Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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SYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH DIVISION 7-14-2017

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The State agrees and pledges its good faith that it will not erect, remove, or change any U.S. or Interstate Route Markers on any road without the authorization, consent, or approval of the Standing Committee on Highways of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, not withstanding the fact that the changes proposed are entirely within this State. The weighted average daily traffic volume along the proposed route, as shown on the map on page 3, is 1,800 as compared to 8,300 for the year 2016 for all other U.S. Numbered Routes in the State. The Purpose and Policy in the Establishment and Development of the United States Numbered Highways, as Retained from October 3, 1991 or the Purpose and Policy in the Establishment of a Marking System of the Routes Comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as Retained from August 10, 1973 has been read and is accepted.

In our opinion, this petition complies with the above applicable policy.

(Signature)

Chief Executive Officer (Member Department)

This petition is authorized by official action of under date of as follows: (Copy excerpt from minutes.)

All applications must be endorsed by the member department CEO. A letter from your Chief Executive Officer with the

CEO’s signature is sufficient when submitting your application, if you choose not to include the signature on this form.

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6 Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical

number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths. Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H

Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code

Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated. Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to

be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards

of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards.

Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of

which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this

column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show

percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

What follows is an Excel worksheet that you can open by right clicking your mouse and select “Worksheet Object” – you can then Edit, Open or Convert but you must first unlock the form as show when inserting maps.

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format:

The route begins at the southern intersection of U.S. Highway 71 and U.S. Highway 71 Business south of the City of Waldron, Arkansas and travels north. The facility is a two-lane undivided roadway on existing location traversing Arkansas in a northerly direction. The focal city is Waldron, Arkansas. The route is 6.00 miles long ending at the northern intersection of U.S. Highway 71 and U .S. Highway 71 Business north of the City of Waldron, Arkansas.

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US Route Number State Type Intersection Point to Point Accumulated Remarks71 Arkansas Regular State Line 0 0 NONE71 Arkansas Regular Rogers 17 17 Joins U.S. 6271 Arkansas Regular Springdale 11 28 Crosses U.S. 412

71 Arkansas Regular Jct. N. Fayetteville 4 32 U.S. 71 Bus., U.S. 62 Bus. begin and leave

71 Arkansas Business Jct. N. Fayetteville 0 0Route begins, leaves U.S. 71, U.S. 62; U.S. 62 Bus. begins & joins

71 Arkansas Business Fayetteville 5 5 Leaves U.S. 62 Bus.71 Arkansas Business Jct. S. Fayetteville 2 7 Route ends, rejoins U.S. 71

71 Arkansas Regular Jct. W. Fayetteville 6 38Leaves U.S. 62; U.S. 62 Bus. rejoins and ends

71 Arkansas Regular Jct. S. Fayetteville 2 40 U.S. 71 Bus. rejoins and ends71 Arkansas Regular Alma 45 85 Joins I-4071 Arkansas Regular Van Buren 6 91 Leaves I-40; I-540 begins and Joins

71 Arkansas Regular Van Buren 1 92Crosses U.S. 64; U.S. 71 Bus. begins and leaves

71 Arkansas Business Van Buren 0 0Route begins, leaves U.S. 71 and I-540; joins U.S. 64

71 Arkansas Business Fort Smith 7 7 Leaves U.S. 6471 Arkansas Business Fort Smith 4 11 U.S. 271 begins and leaves

71 Arkansas Business Jct. S. Fort Smith 2 13 Crosses I-540; Route ends, rejoins U.S. 71

71 Arkansas Regular Jct. S. Fort Smith 11 103 Leaves I-540; U.S. 71 Bus. rejoins and ends71 Arkansas Regular Y City 58 161 Joins U.S. 27071 Arkansas Regular Acorn 16 177 Leaves U.S. 270, joins U.S. 5971 Arkansas Regular Mena 5 182 NONE71 Arkansas Regular DeQueen 46 228 Joins U.S. 7071 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. DeQueen 8 236 Leaves U.S. 7071 Arkansas Regular Ashdown 26 262 NONE71 Arkansas Regular State Line 12 274 NONE71 Arkansas Regular Texarkana 0 0 State Line; crosses U.S. 67, U.S. 8271 Arkansas Regular Doddridge 27 27 NONE71 Arkansas Regular State Line 5 32 NONE

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Hwy 71 Point-to-Point

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US Route Number State Type Intersection Point to Point Accumulated Remarks71 Arkansas Regular State Line 0 0 NONE71 Arkansas Regular Rogers 17 17 Joins U.S. 6271 Arkansas Regular Springdale 11 28 Crosses U.S. 41271 Arkansas Regular Jct. N. Fayetteville 4 32 U.S. 71 Bus., U.S. 62 Bus. begin and leave71 Arkansas Business Jct. N. Fayetteville 0 0 Route begins, leaves U.S. 71, U.S. 62; U.S. 62 Bus. begins & joins71 Arkansas Business Fayetteville 5 5 Leaves U.S. 62 Bus.71 Arkansas Business Jct. S. Fayetteville 2 7 Route ends, rejoins U.S. 7171 Arkansas Regular Jct. W. Fayetteville 6 38 Leaves U.S. 62; U.S. 62 Bus. rejoins and ends71 Arkansas Regular Jct. S. Fayetteville 2 40 U.S. 71 Bus. rejoins and ends71 Arkansas Regular Alma 45 85 Joins I-4071 Arkansas Regular Van Buren 6 91 Leaves I-40; I-540 begins and Joins71 Arkansas Regular Van Buren 1 92 Crosses U.S. 64; U.S. 71 Bus. begins and leaves71 Arkansas Business Van Buren 0 0 Route begins, leaves U.S. 71 and I-540; joins U.S. 6471 Arkansas Business Fort Smith 7 7 Leaves U.S. 6471 Arkansas Business Fort Smith 4 11 U.S. 271 begins and leaves71 Arkansas Business Jct. S. Fort Smith 2 13 Crosses I-540; Route ends, rejoins U.S. 7171 Arkansas Regular Jct. S. Fort Smith 11 103 Leaves I-540; U.S. 71 Bus. rejoins and ends71 Arkansas Regular Jct. N. Waldron 38 141 Crosses U.S. 71 Bus.71 Arkansas Business Jct. N. Waldron 0 0 U.S. 71 Bus. Begins and leaves71 Arkansas Business Jct. S. of Waldron 6 6 U.S. 71 Bus. Ends and leaves71 Arkansas Regular Jct. S. of Waldron 6 147 Crosses U.S. 71 Bus.71 Arkansas Regular Y City 14 161 Joins U.S. 27071 Arkansas Regular Acorn 16 177 Leaves U.S. 270, joins U.S. 5971 Arkansas Regular Mena 5 182 NONE71 Arkansas Regular DeQueen 46 228 Joins U.S. 7071 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. DeQueen 8 236 Leaves U.S. 7071 Arkansas Regular Ashdown 26 262 NONE71 Arkansas Regular State Line 12 274 NONE71 Arkansas Regular Texarkana 0 0 State Line; crosses U.S. 67, U.S. 8271 Arkansas Regular Doddridge 27 27 NONE71 Arkansas Regular State Line 5 32 NONE

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US Route Number State Type Intersection Point to Point Accumulated Remarks71 Arkansas Regular State Line 0 0 NONE71 Arkansas Regular Rogers 17 17 Joins U.S. 6271 Arkansas Regular Springdale 11 28 Crosses U.S. 412

71 Arkansas Regular Jct. N. Fayetteville 4 32 U.S. 71 Bus., U.S. 62 Bus. begin and leave

71 Arkansas Business Jct. N. Fayetteville 0 0Route begins, leaves U.S. 71, U.S. 62; U.S. 62 Bus. begins & joins

71 Arkansas Business Fayetteville 5 5 Leaves U.S. 62 Bus.71 Arkansas Business Jct. S. Fayetteville 2 7 Route ends, rejoins U.S. 71

71 Arkansas Regular Jct. W. Fayetteville 6 38Leaves U.S. 62; U.S. 62 Bus. rejoins and ends

71 Arkansas Regular Jct. S. Fayetteville 2 40 U.S. 71 Bus. rejoins and ends71 Arkansas Regular Alma 45 85 Joins I-4071 Arkansas Regular Van Buren 6 91 Leaves I-40; I-540 begins and Joins

71 Arkansas Regular Van Buren 1 92Crosses U.S. 64; U.S. 71 Bus. begins and leaves

71 Arkansas Business Van Buren 0 0Route begins, leaves U.S. 71 and I-540; joins U.S. 64

71 Arkansas Business Fort Smith 7 7 Leaves U.S. 6471 Arkansas Business Fort Smith 4 11 U.S. 271 begins and leaves

71 Arkansas Business Jct. S. Fort Smith 2 13 Crosses I-540; Route ends, rejoins U.S. 71

71 Arkansas Regular Jct. S. Fort Smith 11 103 Leaves I-540; U.S. 71 Bus. rejoins and ends71 Arkansas Regular Y City 58 161 Joins U.S. 27071 Arkansas Regular Acorn 16 177 Leaves U.S. 270, joins U.S. 5971 Arkansas Regular Mena 5 182 NONE71 Arkansas Regular DeQueen 46 228 Joins U.S. 7071 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. DeQueen 8 236 Leaves U.S. 7071 Arkansas Regular Ashdown 26 262 NONE71 Arkansas Regular State Line 12 274 NONE71 Arkansas Regular Texarkana 0 0 State Line; crosses U.S. 67, U.S. 8271 Arkansas Regular Doddridge 27 27 NONE71 Arkansas Regular State Line 5 32 NONE

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US Route Number State Type Intersection Point to Point Accumulated Remarks71 Arkansas Regular State Line 0 0 NONE71 Arkansas Regular Rogers 17 17 Joins U.S. 6271 Arkansas Regular Springdale 11 28 Crosses U.S. 41271 Arkansas Regular Jct. N. Fayetteville 4 32 U.S. 71 Bus., U.S. 62 Bus. begin and leave71 Arkansas Business Jct. N. Fayetteville 0 0 Route begins, leaves U.S. 71, U.S. 62; U.S. 62 Bus. begins & joins71 Arkansas Business Fayetteville 5 5 Leaves U.S. 62 Bus.71 Arkansas Business Jct. S. Fayetteville 2 7 Route ends, rejoins U.S. 7171 Arkansas Regular Jct. W. Fayetteville 6 38 Leaves U.S. 62; U.S. 62 Bus. rejoins and ends71 Arkansas Regular Jct. S. Fayetteville 2 40 U.S. 71 Bus. rejoins and ends71 Arkansas Regular Alma 45 85 Joins I-4071 Arkansas Regular Van Buren 6 91 Leaves I-40; I-540 begins and Joins71 Arkansas Regular Van Buren 1 92 Crosses U.S. 64; U.S. 71 Bus. begins and leaves71 Arkansas Business Van Buren 0 0 Route begins, leaves U.S. 71 and I-540; joins U.S. 6471 Arkansas Business Fort Smith 7 7 Leaves U.S. 6471 Arkansas Business Fort Smith 4 11 U.S. 271 begins and leaves71 Arkansas Business Jct. S. Fort Smith 2 13 Crosses I-540; Route ends, rejoins U.S. 7171 Arkansas Regular Jct. S. Fort Smith 11 103 Leaves I-540; U.S. 71 Bus. rejoins and ends71 Arkansas Regular Jct. N. Waldron 38 141 Crosses U.S. 71 Bus.71 Arkansas Business Jct. N. Waldron 0 0 U.S. 71 Bus. Begins and leaves71 Arkansas Business Jct. S. of Waldron 6 6 U.S. 71 Bus. Ends and leaves71 Arkansas Regular Jct. S. of Waldron 6 147 Crosses U.S. 71 Bus.71 Arkansas Regular Y City 14 161 Joins U.S. 27071 Arkansas Regular Acorn 16 177 Leaves U.S. 270, joins U.S. 5971 Arkansas Regular Mena 5 182 NONE71 Arkansas Regular DeQueen 46 228 Joins U.S. 7071 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. DeQueen 8 236 Leaves U.S. 7071 Arkansas Regular Ashdown 26 262 NONE71 Arkansas Regular State Line 12 274 NONE71 Arkansas Regular Texarkana 0 0 State Line; crosses U.S. 67, U.S. 8271 Arkansas Regular Doddridge 27 27 NONE71 Arkansas Regular State Line 5 32 NONE

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to relocate U.S. Highway 64 northeast of the city limits of Crawfordsville, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Rick Crawford

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use Only

Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route US 64 Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate) Route **Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between

U.S. Highway 64 Business north of the

City of Crawfordsville and

U.S. Highway 64 Business east of the

City of Crawfordsville The following state or states are involved:

Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effectthat there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice.

• If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions.• All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed a new location facility that bypasses the City of

Crawfordsville, Arkansas. This roadway segment is designated as U.S. Highway 64. This request is to relocate U.S.

Highway 64 to this new location. A separate application is being submitted to redesignate the bypassed portion of U.S.

Highway 64 as U.S. Highway 64 Business.

Date facility available to traffic 1963

Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? No If so, where?

Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application.

(Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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SYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH DIVISION 7-14-2017

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The State agrees and pledges its good faith that it will not erect, remove, or change any U.S. or Interstate Route Markers on any road without the authorization, consent, or approval of the Standing Committee on Highways of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, not withstanding the fact that the changes proposed are entirely within this State.

The weighted average daily traffic volume along the proposed route, as shown on the map on page 3, is 4,300 as compared to 5,200 for the year 2016 for all other U.S. Numbered Routes in the State.

The Purpose and Policy in the Establishment and Development of the United States Numbered Highways, as Retained from October 3, 1991 or the Purpose and Policy in the Establishment of a Marking System of the Routes Comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as Retained from August 10, 1973 has been read and is accepted.

In our opinion, this petition complies with the above applicable policy.

(Signature)

Chief Executive Officer (Member Department)

This petition is authorized by official action of

under date of as follows: (Copy excerpt from minutes.)

All applications must be endorsed by the member department CEO. A letter from your Chief Executive Officer with the

CEO’s signature is sufficient when submitting your application, if you choose not to include the signature on this form.

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6

Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths.

Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated.

Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards. Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

What follows is an Excel worksheet that you can open by right clicking your mouse and select “Worksheet Object” – you can then Edit, Open or Convert but you must first unlock the form as show when inserting maps.

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format:

The route begins at the western intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business in the City of Crawfordsville, Arkansas and travels southeast. The facility is a two-lane undivided roadway on new location traversing Arkansas in an easterly direction. The focal city is Crawfordsville, Arkansas. The route is 1.00 mile long ending at the eastern intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business east of the City of Crawfordsville, Arkansas.

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to recognize U.S. Highway 64 Business through Crawfordsville, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Rick Crawford

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use Only

Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate) Route

U.S. 64 Business

**Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between

U.S. Highway 64 north of the

City of Crawfordsville and

U.S. Highway 64 east of the

City of Crawfordsville The following state or states are involved:

Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effectthat there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice.

• If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions.• All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed a new location facility that bypasses the City of

Crawfordsville, Arkansas. This roadway segment is designated as U.S. Highway 64. A separate request has been

submitted to relocate U.S. Highway 64 to this new location. It is requested that U.S. Highway 64, through the City of

Crawfordsville, Arkansas, be redesignated as U.S Highway 64 Business.

Date facility available to traffic NA Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? Yes If so, where? Through the City of Crawfordsville, Arkansas Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application. (Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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SYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH DIVISION 7-14-2017

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The State agrees and pledges its good faith that it will not erect, remove, or change any U.S. or Interstate Route Markers on any road without the authorization, consent, or approval of the Standing Committee on Highways of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, not withstanding the fact that the changes proposed are entirely within this State. The weighted average daily traffic volume along the proposed route, as shown on the map on page 3, is 900 as compared to 5,200 for the year 2016 for all other U.S. Numbered Routes in the State. The Purpose and Policy in the Establishment and Development of the United States Numbered Highways, as Retained from October 3, 1991 or the Purpose and Policy in the Establishment of a Marking System of the Routes Comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as Retained from August 10, 1973 has been read and is accepted.

In our opinion, this petition complies with the above applicable policy.

(Signature)

Chief Executive Officer (Member Department)

This petition is authorized by official action of under date of as follows: (Copy excerpt from minutes.)

All applications must be endorsed by the member department CEO. A letter from your Chief Executive Officer with the

CEO’s signature is sufficient when submitting your application, if you choose not to include the signature on this form.

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6 Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical

number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths. Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H

Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code

Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated. Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to

be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards

of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards.

Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of

which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this

column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show

percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format: The route begins at the western intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business in the City of Crawfordsville, Arkansas and travels south and then east. The facility is a two-lane undivided roadway on existing location traversing Arkansas in an easterly direction. The focal city is Crawfordsville, Arkansas. The route is 1.30 miles long ending at the eastern intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business east of the City of Crawfordsville, Arkansas.

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US Route Number State Type Intersection Point to Point Accumulated Remarks64 Arkansas Regular State Line 0 0 NONE64 Arkansas Regular Fort Smith 1 1 Joins U.S. 71 Bus.

64 Arkansas Regular Van Buren 7 8Crosses U.S. 71 and I-540; U.S. 71 Bus. ends & leaves

64 Arkansas Regular Alma 7 15 U.S. 64C rejoins and ends64 Arkansas Regular Jct. W. Clarksville 43 58 Crosses I-4064 Arkansas Regular Clarksville 4 62 NONE64 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. Clarksville 7 69 Crosses I-4064 Arkansas Regular Russellville 19 88 NONE64 Arkansas Regular Jct. N. Conway 44 132 Joins U.S. 65 Bus.64 Arkansas Regular Conway 2 134 Leaves U.S. 65 Bus.64 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. Conway 1 135 Crosses I-40 and U.S. 6564 Arkansas Regular Jct. W. Vilonia 7 142 U.S. 64 Bus. begins and leaves64 Arkansas Business Jct. W. Vilonia 0 0 Route begins; leaves U.S. 6464 Arkansas Business Jct. E. Vilonia 8 8 Route ends; joins U.S. 6464 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. Vilonia 10 152 U.S. 64 Bus. rejoins and ends

64 Arkansas Regular Jct. W. Beebe 16 168Joins U.S. 67 and U.S. 167; U.S. 67 Bus begins and leaves

64 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. Beebe 3 171 U.S. 67 Bus. Rejoins and ends64 Arkansas Regular Jct. S. Searcy 11 182 U.S. 67C begins and leaves64 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. Searcy 4 186 U.S. 67C rejoins and ends64 Arkansas Regular Bald Knob 9 195 Leaves U.S. 67, U.S. 16764 Arkansas Business Augusta 0 0 Route Begins64 Arkansas Business Jct. E. Augusta 1 1 Route Ends; joins U.S. 6464 Arkansas Regular Augusta 13 208 U.S. 64C rejoins and ends64 Arkansas Business Patterson 0 0 Route begins64 Arkansas Business Jct. E. of McCrory 5 5 Route ends; joins U.S. 6464 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. McCrory 12 220 U.S. 64C rejoins and ends64 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. of McCrory 7 227 Crosses U.S. 4964 Arkansas Regular Wynne 13 240 Crosses U.S. 64S64 Arkansas Business Wynne 0 0 Route Begins64 Arkansas Business Jct. E. of Wynne 6 6 Route ends; joins U.S. 6464 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. of Wynne 4 244 U.S. 64C rejoins and ends64 Arkansas Business Parkin 0 0 Route Begins64 Arkansas Business Jct. E. Parkin 2 2 Route ends; joins U.S. 6464 Arkansas Regular Parkin 11 255 U.S. 64 Bus. rejoins and ends

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64 Arkansas Regular Jct. W. Earle 2 257 U.S. 64 Bus. begins and leaves64 Arkansas Business Jct. W. of Earle 0 0 Route Begins64 Arkansas Business Jct E. Earle 3 3 Route ends; joins U.S. 6464 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. Earle 3 260 U.S. 64 Bus. rejoins and ends64 Arkansas Regular Crawfordsville 8 268 U.S. 64C begins and leaves64 Arkansas Business Jct. NW of Crawfordsville 0 0 Route Begins64 Arkansas Business Jct. E of Crawfordsville 1 1 Route ends; joins U.S. 6464 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. Crawfordsville 1 269 U.S. 64C rejoins and ends64 Arkansas Regular Marion 7 276 Joins I-55, U.S. 61, U.S. 6364 Arkansas Regular West Memphis 3 279 Joins I-4064 Arkansas Regular West Memphis 2 281 Leaves I-4064 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. of West Memphis 1 282 Joins U.S. 70, U.S. 7964 Arkansas Regular Jct. E. of West Memphis 3 285 State Line

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to relocate U.S. Highway 64 through the City of Earle, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Rick Crawford

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use Only

Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route US 64 Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate) Route **Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between U.S. Highway 64 Business

west of the City of Earle and U.S. Highway 64 Business

in eastern Earle The following state or states are involved:

Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effectthat there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice.

• If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions.• All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed a new location facility that bypasses the City of Earle,

Arkansas. This roadway segment is designated as U.S. Highway 64. This request is to relocate U.S. Highway 64 to this

new location. A separate application is being submitted to redesignate the bypassed portion of U.S. Highway 64 as U.S.

Highway 64 Business.

Date facility available to traffic 1963

Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? No If so, where?

Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application.

(Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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SYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH DIVISION 7-14-2017

0 0.25 0.5Mile

STATE OF ARKANSASPROPOSED CHANGE TO THE U.S. HIGHWAY SYSTEM

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The State agrees and pledges its good faith that it will not erect, remove, or change any U.S. or Interstate Route Markers on any road without the authorization, consent, or approval of the Standing Committee on Highways of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, not withstanding the fact that the changes proposed are entirely within this State.

The weighted average daily traffic volume along the proposed route, as shown on the map on page 3, is 4,300 as compared to 5,200 for the year 2016 for all other U.S. Numbered Routes in the State.

The Purpose and Policy in the Establishment and Development of the United States Numbered Highways, as Retained from October 3, 1991 or the Purpose and Policy in the Establishment of a Marking System of the Routes Comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as Retained from August 10, 1973 has been read and is accepted.

In our opinion, this petition complies with the above applicable policy.

(Signature)

Chief Executive Officer (Member Department)

This petition is authorized by official action of

under date of as follows: (Copy excerpt from minutes.)

All applications must be endorsed by the member department CEO. A letter from your Chief Executive Officer with the

CEO’s signature is sufficient when submitting your application, if you choose not to include the signature on this form.

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6

Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths.

Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated.

Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards. Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format:

The route begins at the western intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business west of the City of Earle, Arkansas and travels east. The facility is a two-lane undivided roadway on new location traversing Arkansas in an easterly direction. The focal city is Earle, Arkansas. The route is 2.70 miles long ending at the eastern intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business in the City of Earle, Arkansas.

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to recognize U.S. Highway 64 Business through Earle, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Rick Crawford

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use Only

Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate) Route

U.S. 64 Business

**Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between U.S. Highway 64 west

of the City of Earle and U.S. Highway 64 in

eastern Earle The following state or states are involved:

Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effectthat there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice.

• If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions.• All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed a new location facility that bypasses the City of Earle,

Arkansas. This roadway segment is designated as U.S. Highway 64. A separate request has been submitted to relocate

U.S. Highway 64 to this new location. It is requested that U.S. Highway 64, through the City of Earle, Arkansas, be

redesignated as U.S Highway 64 Business.

Date facility available to traffic 1965 Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? Yes If so, where? Through the City of Earle, Arkansas Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application. (Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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SYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH DIVISION 7-14-2017

0 0.25 0.5Mile

STATE OF ARKANSASPROPOSED CHANGE TO THE U.S. HIGHWAY SYSTEM

VICINITY OF EARLECRITTENDEN COUNTY

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Proposed Designation

Other State Highways

# Control Point

%%2

1

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The State agrees and pledges its good faith that it will not erect, remove, or change any U.S. or Interstate Route Markers on any road without the authorization, consent, or approval of the Standing Committee on Highways of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, not withstanding the fact that the changes proposed are entirely within this State. The weighted average daily traffic volume along the proposed route, as shown on the map on page 3, is 990 as compared to 5,200 for the year 2016 for all other U.S. Numbered Routes in the State. The Purpose and Policy in the Establishment and Development of the United States Numbered Highways, as Retained from October 3, 1991 or the Purpose and Policy in the Establishment of a Marking System of the Routes Comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as Retained from August 10, 1973 has been read and is accepted.

In our opinion, this petition complies with the above applicable policy.

(Signature)

Chief Executive Officer (Member Department)

This petition is authorized by official action of under date of as follows: (Copy excerpt from minutes.)

All applications must be endorsed by the member department CEO. A letter from your Chief Executive Officer with the

CEO’s signature is sufficient when submitting your application, if you choose not to include the signature on this form.

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Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths.

Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H

Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code

Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated. Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to

be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards

of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards.

Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of

which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this

column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show

percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

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990

H - Loading Deficiency

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format: The route begins at the western intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business west of the City of Earle, Arkansas and travels east. The facility is a two-lane undivided roadway on existing location traversing Arkansas in an easterly direction. The focal city is Earle, Arkansas. The route is 2.70 miles long ending at the eastern intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business in the City of Earle, Arkansas.

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to relocate U.S. Highway 64 north of the city limits of Patterson and McCrory, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Rick Crawford

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use Only

Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route US 64 Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate) Route **Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between U.S. Highway 64 Business

in the City of Patterson and U.S. Highway 64 Business east of the City of McCrory

The following state or states are involved: Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effectthat there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice.

• If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions.• All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed a new location facility that bypasses the Cities of Patterson

and McCrory, Arkansas. This roadway segment is designated as U.S. Highway 64. This request is to relocate U.S.

Highway 64 to this new location. A separate application is being submitted to redesignate the bypassed portion of U.S.

Highway 64 as U.S. Highway 64 Business.

Date facility available to traffic 1968 Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? No If so, where? Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application. (Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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SYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH DIVISION 7-14-2017

0 0.5 1Miles

STATE OF ARKANSASPROPOSED CHANGE TO THE U.S. HIGHWAY SYSTEM

VICINITY OF MCCRORYWOODRUFF COUNTY

RiverCache

MCCRORY

TO W

YNNE

%

TO A

UGUS

TA

%

TO NEWPORT%

I

KL64

Existing U.S. Highways

U.S. 64

U.S. 64 BUS

Proposed Designation

Other State Highways

AB145

KL64

IJH64

AB17

AB145

AB260

KL64

PATTERSON

AB17

IJH64AB17

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The State agrees and pledges its good faith that it will not erect, remove, or change any U.S. or Interstate Route Markers on any road without the authorization, consent, or approval of the Standing Committee on Highways of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, not withstanding the fact that the changes proposed are entirely within this State.

The weighted average daily traffic volume along the proposed route, as shown on the map on page 3, is 3,900 as compared to 5,200 for the year 2016 for all other U.S. Numbered Routes in the State.

The Purpose and Policy in the Establishment and Development of the United States Numbered Highways, as Retained from October 3, 1991 or the Purpose and Policy in the Establishment of a Marking System of the Routes Comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as Retained from August 10, 1973 has been read and is accepted.

In our opinion, this petition complies with the above applicable policy.

(Signature)

Chief Executive Officer (Member Department)

This petition is authorized by official action of

under date of as follows: (Copy excerpt from minutes.)

All applications must be endorsed by the member department CEO. A letter from your Chief Executive Officer with the

CEO’s signature is sufficient when submitting your application, if you choose not to include the signature on this form.

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6 Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical

number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths. Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H

Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code

Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated. Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to

be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards

of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards.

Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of

which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this

column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show

percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

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1 98652 43 11107

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20Percent Percent

2020

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Deficiency

Show When In Excess of StandardMajor Structures Vertical Sight

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NONENONE NONE

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format:

The route begins at the western intersection of U.S Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business in the City of Patterson, Arkansas and travels east. The facility is a two-lane undivided roadway on new location traversing Arkansas in an easterly direction. The focal cities are Patterson and McCrory, Arkansas. The route is 5.20 miles long ending at the eastern intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business east of the City of McCrory, Arkansas.

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to recognize U.S. Highway 64 Business through Patterson and McCrory, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Rick Crawford

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use

Only Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate)

Route U.S. 64 Business

**Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between

U.S Highway 64 in the City of Patterson and

U.S. Highway 64 east of the City of McCrory

The following state or states are involved:

Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effect

that there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice. • If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions. • All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed a new location facility that bypasses the Cities of Patterson

and McCrory, Arkansas. This roadway segment is designated as U.S. Highway 64. A separate request has been

submitted to relocate U.S. Highway 64 to this new location. It is requested that U.S. Highway 64, through the Cities of

Patterson and McCrory, Arkansas, be redesignated as U.S Highway 64 Business.

Date facility available to traffic NA Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? Yes If so, where? Through the Cities of Patterson and McCrory, Arkansas Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application. (Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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SYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH DIVISION 7-14-2017

0 0.5 1Miles

STATE OF ARKANSASPROPOSED CHANGE TO THE U.S. HIGHWAY SYSTEM

VICINITY OF MCCRORYWOODRUFF COUNTY

RiverCache

MCCRORY

TO W

YNNE

%

TO A

UGUS

TA

%

TO NEWPORT%

I

KL64

AB145

KL64

IJH64

AB17

AB145

AB260

KL64

PATTERSON

AB17

IJH64AB17

Existing U.S. HighwaysU.S. 64U.S. 64 BUS

Proposed Designation

Other State Highways

# Control Point

3

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The State agrees and pledges its good faith that it will not erect, remove, or change any U.S. or Interstate Route Markers on any road without the authorization, consent, or approval of the Standing Committee on Highways of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, not withstanding the fact that the changes proposed are entirely within this State. The weighted average daily traffic volume along the proposed route, as shown on the map on page 3, is 890 as compared to 5,200 for the year 2016 for all other U.S. Numbered Routes in the State. The Purpose and Policy in the Establishment and Development of the United States Numbered Highways, as Retained from October 3, 1991 or the Purpose and Policy in the Establishment of a Marking System of the Routes Comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as Retained from August 10, 1973 has been read and is accepted.

In our opinion, this petition complies with the above applicable policy.

(Signature)

Chief Executive Officer (Member Department)

This petition is authorized by official action of under date of as follows: (Copy excerpt from minutes.)

All applications must be endorsed by the member department CEO. A letter from your Chief Executive Officer with the

CEO’s signature is sufficient when submitting your application, if you choose not to include the signature on this form.

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6 Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical

number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths. Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H

Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code

Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated. Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to

be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards

of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards.

Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of

which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this

column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show

percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format: The route begins at the western intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business in the City of Patterson, Arkansas and travels south and then east. The facility is a two-lane undivided roadway on existing location traversing Arkansas in an easterly direction. The focal cities are Patterson and McCrory, Arkansas. The route is 6.00 miles long ending at the eastern intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business east of the City of McCrory, Arkansas.

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to relocate U.S. Highway 64 through the City of Parkin, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Rick Crawford

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use Only

Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route US 64 Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate) Route **Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between U.S. Highway 64 Business

in western Parkin and U.S. Highway 64 Business

in eastern Parkin The following state or states are involved:

Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effectthat there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice.

• If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions.• All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed a new location facility that bypasses the City of Parkin,

Arkansas. This roadway segment is designated as U.S. Highway 64. This request is to relocate U.S. Highway 64 to this

new location. A separate application is being submitted to redesignate the bypassed portion of U.S. Highway 64 as U.S.

Highway 64 Business.

Date facility available to traffic 1955 Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? No If so, where? Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application.

(Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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SYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH DIVISION 7-28-2017

0 0.25 0.5Mile

STATE OF ARKANSASPROPOSED CHANGE TO THE U.S. HIGHWAY SYSTEM

VICINITY OF PARKINCROSS COUNTY

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AB184

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IJH64

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The State agrees and pledges its good faith that it will not erect, remove, or change any U.S. or Interstate Route Markers on any road without the authorization, consent, or approval of the Standing Committee on Highways of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, not withstanding the fact that the changes proposed are entirely within this State.

The weighted average daily traffic volume along the proposed route, as shown on the map on page 3, is 4,700 as compared to 5,200 for the year 2016 for all other U.S. Numbered Routes in the State.

The Purpose and Policy in the Establishment and Development of the United States Numbered Highways, as Retained from October 3, 1991 or the Purpose and Policy in the Establishment of a Marking System of the Routes Comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as Retained from August 10, 1973 has been read and is accepted.

In our opinion, this petition complies with the above applicable policy.

(Signature)

Chief Executive Officer (Member Department)

This petition is authorized by official action of

under date of as follows: (Copy excerpt from minutes.)

All applications must be endorsed by the member department CEO. A letter from your Chief Executive Officer with the

CEO’s signature is sufficient when submitting your application, if you choose not to include the signature on this form.

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6

Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths.

Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated.

Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards. Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format:

The route begins at the western intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business in the City of Parkin, Arkansas and travels east. The facility is a two-lane undivided roadway on new location traversing Arkansas in an easterly direction. The focal city is Parkin, Arkansas. The route is 1.20 miles long ending at the eastern intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business in the City of Parkin, Arkansas.

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to recognize U.S. Highway 64 Business through Parkin, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Rick Crawford

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use

Only Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate)

Route U.S. 64 Business

**Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between

U.S. Highway 64 in western Parkin and

U.S. Highway 64 in eastern Parkin

The following state or states are involved:

Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effect

that there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice. • If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions. • All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed a new location facility that bypasses the City of Parkin,

Arkansas. This roadway segment is designated as U.S. Highway 64. A separate request has been submitted to relocate

U.S. Highway 64 to this new location. It is requested that U.S. Highway 64, in the City of Parkin, Arkansas, be

redesignated as U.S Highway 64 Business.

Date facility available to traffic NA Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? Yes If so, where? Through the City of Parkin, Arkansas Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application. (Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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SYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH DIVISION 7-28-2017

0 0.25 0.5Mile

STATE OF ARKANSASPROPOSED CHANGE TO THE U.S. HIGHWAY SYSTEM

VICINITY OF PARKINCROSS COUNTY

River

St. Fran

cis

PARKIN

TO E

ARL

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I

KL64

IJH64

Existing U.S. Highways

U.S. 64

U.S. 64 BUS

Proposed Designation

Other State Highways

AB184

KL64

KL64

AB75

AB75

?@]75

IJH644-way Stop

%%

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The State agrees and pledges its good faith that it will not erect, remove, or change any U.S. or Interstate Route Markers on any road without the authorization, consent, or approval of the Standing Committee on Highways of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, not withstanding the fact that the changes proposed are entirely within this State. The weighted average daily traffic volume along the proposed route, as shown on the map on page 3, is 1,100 as compared to 5,200 for the year 2016 for all other U.S. Numbered Routes in the State. The Purpose and Policy in the Establishment and Development of the United States Numbered Highways, as Retained from October 3, 1991 or the Purpose and Policy in the Establishment of a Marking System of the Routes Comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as Retained from August 10, 1973 has been read and is accepted.

In our opinion, this petition complies with the above applicable policy.

(Signature)

Chief Executive Officer (Member Department)

This petition is authorized by official action of under date of as follows: (Copy excerpt from minutes.)

All applications must be endorsed by the member department CEO. A letter from your Chief Executive Officer with the

CEO’s signature is sufficient when submitting your application, if you choose not to include the signature on this form.

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6 Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical

number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths. Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H

Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code

Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated. Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to

be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards

of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards.

Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of

which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this

column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show

percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format: The route begins at the western intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business in the City of Parkin, Arkansas and travels east. The facility is a two-lane undivided roadway on existing location traversing Arkansas in an easterly direction. The focal city is Parkin, Arkansas. The route is 1.50 miles long ending at the intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business in the City of Parkin, Arkansas.

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to relocate U.S. Highway 64 through the north city limits of Wynne, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Rick Crawford

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use Only

Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route US 64 Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate) Route **Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between U.S. Highway 64 Business

in the City of Wynne and U.S. Highway 64 Business east of the City of Wynne

The following state or states are involved: Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effectthat there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice.

• If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions.• All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed a new location facility that bypasses the City of Wynne,

Arkansas. This roadway segment is designated as U.S. Highway 64. This request is to relocate U.S. Highway 64 to this

new location. A separate application is being submitted to redesignate the bypassed portion of U.S. Highway 64 as U.S.

Highway 64 Business.

Date facility available to traffic 1955

Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? No If so, where?

Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application.

(Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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SYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH DIVISION 7-14-2017

0 0.5 1Mile

STATE OF ARKANSASPROPOSED CHANGE TO THE U.S. HIGHWAY SYSTEM

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The State agrees and pledges its good faith that it will not erect, remove, or change any U.S. or Interstate Route Markers on any road without the authorization, consent, or approval of the Standing Committee on Highways of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, not withstanding the fact that the changes proposed are entirely within this State.

The weighted average daily traffic volume along the proposed route, as shown on the map on page 3, is 4,700 as compared to 5,200 for the year 2016 for all other U.S. Numbered Routes in the State.

The Purpose and Policy in the Establishment and Development of the United States Numbered Highways, as Retained from October 3, 1991 or the Purpose and Policy in the Establishment of a Marking System of the Routes Comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as Retained from August 10, 1973 has been read and is accepted.

In our opinion, this petition complies with the above applicable policy.

(Signature)

Chief Executive Officer (Member Department)

This petition is authorized by official action of

under date of as follows: (Copy excerpt from minutes.)

All applications must be endorsed by the member department CEO. A letter from your Chief Executive Officer with the

CEO’s signature is sufficient when submitting your application, if you choose not to include the signature on this form.

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6

Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths.

Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated.

Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards. Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format:

The route begins at the western intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business in the City of Wynne, Arkansas and travels east. The facility is a multi-lane undivided roadway on new location traversing Arkansas in an easterly direction. The focal city is Wynne, Arkansas. The route is 3.70 miles long ending at the eastern intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business east of the City of Wynne, Arkansas.

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August 11, 2017

Mr. Jim McDonnell AASHTO Program Director for Engineering 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001

Dear Mr. McDonnell:

Reference is made to the solicitation for applications for U.S. Route Numbering changes.

Enclosed you will find an application requesting approval to recognize U.S. Highway 64 Business through Wynne, Arkansas. This change only affects routes in the State of Arkansas.

This application has been electronically submitted to [email protected]. If additional information is needed, please advise.

Sincerely,

Scott E. Bennett, P.E. Director

Enclosure

c: Senator Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Congressman Rick Crawford

Highway Commission Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer – Planning Federal Highway Administration

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of Arkansas for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use

Only Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Action taken by SCOH: Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route **Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate)

Route U.S. 64 Business

**Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between

U.S. Highway 64 in the City of Wynne and

U.S. Highway 64 east of the City of Wynne

The following state or states are involved:

Arkansas

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effect

that there are no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice. • If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions. • All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and

approval by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has constructed a new location facility that bypasses the City of Wynne,

Arkansas. This roadway segment is designated as U.S. Highway 64. A separate request has been submitted to relocate

U.S. Highway 64 to this new location. It is requested that U.S. Highway 64, through the City of Wynne, Arkansas, be

redesignated as U.S Highway 64 Business.

Date facility available to traffic NA Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? Yes If so, where? Through the City of Wynne, Arkansas Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? No If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application. (Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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0 0.5 1Mile

STATE OF ARKANSASPROPOSED CHANGE TO THE U.S. HIGHWAY SYSTEM

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SYSTEM INFORMATION & RESEARCH DIVISION 7-14-2017

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The State agrees and pledges its good faith that it will not erect, remove, or change any U.S. or Interstate Route Markers on any road without the authorization, consent, or approval of the Standing Committee on Highways of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, not withstanding the fact that the changes proposed are entirely within this State. The weighted average daily traffic volume along the proposed route, as shown on the map on page 3, is 2,300 as compared to 5,200 for the year 2016 for all other U.S. Numbered Routes in the State. The Purpose and Policy in the Establishment and Development of the United States Numbered Highways, as Retained from October 3, 1991 or the Purpose and Policy in the Establishment of a Marking System of the Routes Comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as Retained from August 10, 1973 has been read and is accepted.

In our opinion, this petition complies with the above applicable policy.

(Signature)

Chief Executive Officer (Member Department)

This petition is authorized by official action of under date of as follows: (Copy excerpt from minutes.)

All applications must be endorsed by the member department CEO. A letter from your Chief Executive Officer with the

CEO’s signature is sufficient when submitting your application, if you choose not to include the signature on this form.

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6 Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical

number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths. Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H

Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code

Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated. Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to

be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards

of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards.

Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of

which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this

column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show

percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

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Contact Information: Name Brad McCaleb Telephone Number (501) 569-2946 Email Address [email protected]

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

Begin your description here in unformatted single spaced paragraph format: The route begins at the western intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business in the City of Wynne, Arkansas and travels south and then east. The facility is a two-lane and four-lane undivided roadway on existing location traversing Arkansas in an easterly direction. The focal city is Wynne, Arkansas. The route is 6.20 miles long ending at the eastern intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 64 Business east of the City of Wynne, Arkansas.

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Application, Page 1

APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION OF A U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE (JUNE 12, 2017)

Member State Submitting Application: Michigan USBR No. 35 Date: 8/15/2017

This is an application for (please check):

Establishment of a new U.S. Bicycle Route or segment X Realignment of an existing U.S. Bicycle Route

Deletion of a U.S. Bicycle Route or segment

Route Connects (existing USBR 35)

Sault Ste. Marie/Canada

And (Existing USBR35)

New Buffalo/Indiana

(e.g., State Border, International Border, Existing US Bicycle Route, etc.)

The following state or states are involved: Michigan

Map and Route Log

Attachment A: Map (PDF the map in color and attach to this form) Attachment B: Route Log Use the following form (or similarly formatted spreadsheet file labeled “Attachment B” and submitted with your application) for turn-by-turn details of the U.S. Bicycle Route you are proposing for designation.

Starting Point of Route or Realignment

Miles traveled on this facility

Turn location and road name/ designation

General Direction of Travel

From the southern end of the Hart-Montague Trail at White Lake Dr.

Continue straight across White Lake Dr. onto the Berry Junction Trail

South

Berry Junction Trail 11.3 Berry Junction Trail transitions to the Muskegon Trail at Lake St.

South/West

Terminus:

Total Mileage: 11.3 miles

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Attachment A: Map

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Additional Supplemental Information 

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Michigan U.S. Bicycle Route Modification Request Process and Form Prepared: November 2015 Last Updated: March 2016

Background Overview:

In 2009 the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) began the process of identifying and designating U.S. Bicycle Routes (USBR) through the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) process. The designation of USBR’s facilitate the movement of long distance touring bicyclists across the state and region. Through designation, USBR’s facilitate cross state and regional bicycle travel resulting in economic, safety and mobility benefits.

To date there are 3 AASHTO designated USBR’s; USBR20 between Marine City and Ludington, USBR 35 between New Buffalo and Sault. Ste. Marie, and USBR 10 between St. Ignace and Iron Mountain. Combined these route cover nearly 1,000 miles of Michigan’s local and county roads, state highways and shared use pathway. This network is owned and maintained by numerous agencies. The designation of a road or pathway segment as a USBR requires the owning jurisdiction to pass a resolution of support recognizing the designation.

Just as land uses, infrastructure, and roadway safety can change over time, so too can designated bicycle routes. AASHTO accepts applications for the designation or realignment of routes twice per year. Because applications for designation and realignment to AASHTO require authorization by local road agencies and MDOT’s Director, request to make modifications to the route should not be done without just cause. As a result, MDOT has prepared the following document to assist with the evaluation and review process.

The following document should be submitted to MDOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator by a representative(s) of authority from the Act 51 agency(ies) for whom has jurisdiction over the road(s) under consideration for designation or removal thereof. If the segment in questions is not the responsibility of an Act 51 agency requests should be prepared by authorized representatives of the agency or organizations with responsibility of the infrastructure.

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SECTION 1- Eliminate Segment Designation: Please provide the following information for each existing designated USBR road or pathway segment being considered for delisting as a segment of designated bicycle route.

Name of road or pathway segment(s):

Lake Street, Ruddiman Avenue, Buys Road, River Road, Weber Road, Lakewood Road, Blank Road

Managing Agency for road or pathway segment(s):

City of North Muskegon & Muskegon County Road Commission

Endpoints of road or pathway segment(s):

Muskegon Lake Shore Trail to Whitehall Trail

Length of road or pathway segment (s) (individuals segments and total):

In order listed: 0.75, 2.65, 3.56, 0.80, 5.01, 0.50, 1.05.

Posted speeds of road segment (s):

In order listed: 35, 25, 55, 55, 55, 55, 55

Typical cross section(s) of road segment (number of lanes and widths including shoulders/bike lanes):

All are 2-lane roads, Paved shoulders on Ruddiman and Buys Roads only.

Please provide the name(s) of the agency(ies) with jurisdiction over the segments that connect to the endpoints of the segment being considered for elimination:

No Change in end points from existing, just the route between them.

Are U.S. Bicycle M1-9 signs present on the segment in question or the connecting segments: No

If Yes have discussion on sign relocation with appropriate agencies been initiated: Yes / No

Please provide a concise but detailed explanation as to why this segment of road or pathway is being considered for delisting as a designated USBR:

Since the route was proposed, a non-motorized trail was constructed that covers the same portion of the county and has starting and ending points in the same location as the original route. The proposed route uses the Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail, Phases 1 & 2 between the Muskegon Lake Shore Trail to the south and the City of Whitehall / Hart-Montague Trail to the north.

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SECTION 2- New Segment Designation: Please provide the following information for each new segment of road or pathway being considered for designation as a new USBR.

Name of road or pathway segment(s):

Pathway: Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail.

Managing Agency for road or pathway segment(s):

Berry Junction Trail Commission

Will this designation serve as a new USBR route to replace a segment being considered for delisting as a designated route or as an alternative (secondary) route to an existing designated USBR. (check one)

X - this will be a new segment that will replace an existing designated segment.

_____ - the segment will serve as an alternative (secondary) route to an existing designation.

Endpoints of road or pathway segment(s):

No change from the existing end points. South End Point: Muskegon Lake Shore Trail, North End Point: City of Whitehall Trail

Lengths of road and pathway segment (s) (individuals segments and total):

11.24 miles

Posted speeds of road segment (s):

N/A – All separated pathway.

Typical cross section of road segment (number of lanes and widths including shoulders/bike lanes):

10’ wide paved surface.

Please list any observations with respect to the safety and mobility of bicyclists using the new proposed route. Roadway characteristics such as the ease and safety of the bicyclists to make necessary left turns, pavement condition, presence of railroad crossings and any skews, sight distances, etc. should be evaluated from the perspective of a bicyclists.

Trail Constructed in 2012 and 2017. Very Good Condition. Trail crossings at roads are marked and signed.

Grades follow either rolling terrain or a former railroad bed.

Please provide a concise but detailed explanation as to why this segment of road or pathway is being considered for designated as a new USBR:

Since the original route was proposed, a non-motorized trail was constructed that covers the same portion of the county and has starting and ending points in the same location as the original route. The proposed route uses the Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail, Phases 1 & 2 between the Muskegon Lake Shore Trail to the south and the City of Whitehall / Hart-Montague Trail to the north.

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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of for:

Elimination of a U.S. (Interstate) Route AASHTO Use Only Establishment of a U.S. (Interstate) Route

Extension of a U.S. (Interstate)Route

Relocation of a U.S. (Interstate) Route

Establishment of a U.S. Alternate Route

Establishment of a Temporary U.S. Route

**Recognition of a Business Route on U.S. (Interstate) Route **Recognition of a By-Pass Route on U.S. Route

Between and

The following states or states are involved:

• **“Recognition of…”A local vicinity map needed on page 3. On page 6 a short statement to the effect that thereare no deficiencies on proposed routing, if true, will suffice.

• If there are deficiencies, they should be indicated in accordance with page 5 instructions.• All applications requesting Interstate establishment or changes are subject to concurrence and approval

by the FHWA

DATE SUBMITTED: SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY TO [email protected]

• *Bike Routes: this form is not applicable for US Bicycle Route System

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The purpose of the United States (U.S.) Numbered Highway System is to facilitate travel on the main interstate highways, over the shortest routes and the best available roads. A route should form continuity of available facilities through two or more states that accommodate the most important and heaviest motor traffic flow in the area.

The routes comprising the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways will be marked with its own distinctive route marker shield and will have a numbering system that is separate and apart from the U.S. Numbered Highway System. For the convenience of the motorist, there must be continuity and a uniform pattern of marking and numbering these Interstate routes without regard to state lines.

The U.S. Numbered System was established in 1926 and the Interstate Numbered System was established in 1956. Both have reached the period of review, revision, and consolidation. They now need perfecting rather than expansion. Therefore, any proposed alteration in the established systems should be extremely meritorious and thoroughly, though concisely, explained in order that the Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering and the Standing Committee on Highways of the Association may give prompt and proper consideration to each and every request made by a member department.

Explanation and Reasons for the Request: (Keep concise and pertinent.)

Date facility available to traffic

Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing U.S. Route? If so, where?

Does the petition propose a new routing over a portion of an existing Interstate Route? If so, where?

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Map of state, or portion thereof, indicating proposed addition or change in the U.S. Numbered or Interstate Numbered System:

Send your PDF color map to [email protected] with this application.

(Indicate termini and control points on the map for the route, and number them in sequence. Use the same numbers in column 1 tabulation, page 6, when listing mileage. Towns, cities, major highway intersections and state lines to be used as control points. The top of column 1, page 6, will be one terminus, and column 1 will give the log of the route as needed to describe the route in the Association publication U.S. Numbered Highways if the application is approved by the Standing Committee on Highways.)

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Instructions for Preparation of Page 6

Column 1: Control Points and Mileage. Top of column is one terminus of road. Indicate control points by identical number as shown on map on page 3. Show mileage between control points in miles and tenths.

Column 2: Pavement Type. Code High type, heavy duty H Intermediate type I Low type, dustless L (show in red) Not paved N (show in red)

Column 3: Pavement Condition Code Excellent E Good G Fair F (show in red) Poor P (show in red)

NOTE: In columns 2 and 3, where pavements types and conditions change, the location of the change shall be indicated by a short horizontal line at the proper place opposite the mileage log and the proper code letter (shown above) shall be entered in the respective column between the locations so indicated.

Column 4: Traffic. Indicate average daily traffic volumes in this column. Points of changes in these data to be indicated by short horizontal lines opposite the appropriate mileage point on the mileage log. Any existing main line rail crossing that is not separated shall be indicated at the appropriate mileage point by RXR - black if signalized - red if not protected by signals.

Columns 5 & 6 Pavement Width and Shoulder Width. These columns to be completed by comparing standards of highway involved with applicable AASHTO standards. Entries that fall to the right of the tolerance lines (dashed) should be shaded in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by use of the word NONE.

Columns 7 & 8 Major Structures. Show in these columns those structures that do not meet AASHTO standards. Show by horizontal line sufficiently long to indicate percentage of deficiency. Portion on right of tolerance line shall be shown in red. Indicate length of structure in feet immediately under the line. Any sub-standard highway underpass structure shall be shown opposite the appropriate mileage point by the designation LP with the vertical clearance in feet following and shown in red. If there are no deficiencies indicate by the use of the word NONE.

Column 9: Vertical Sight Distance. Items to be shown in this column as a horizontal line, the length of which will indicate the deficiency as determined in accordance with comparisons with comparable AASHTO standards. Portions of the line past the tolerance line shall be shown in red.

Column 10: Horizontal Curvature. Curves in excess of AASHTO applicable standards to be shown in this column by a short horizontal line with degree of curve shown immediately above the line. To be shown in red.

Column 11 Percent Grades. Show by horizontal lines opposite proper mileage point on mileage log. Show percent of grade above the line and length of grade in feet immediately below. To be shown in red.

What follows is an Excel worksheet that you can open by right clicking your mouse and select “Worksheet Object” – you can then Edit, Open or Convert but you must first unlock the form as show when inserting maps.

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Contact Information: Name Telephone Number Email Address

The following description will be provided to the AASHTO Highways Special Committee on U. S. Route Number (USRN).

Where does the route begin? Where is it going? What type of facility is it traveling over? Explain the direction (north, east, south, and west) Name the focal point city or cities Total number of miles the route will cover Where does it end?

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