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U.S. Highway 65
Interstate Improvements

Client: Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
Location: Harrison, Arkansas north to the Missouri state line
Project Cost: $80 million

Project
Garver provided services for 18 miles of Highway 65, mostly on new alignment, between Harrison, Arkansas and the Arkansas-Missouri border near Branson, Missouri. In the early 1990s, the roadway was reaching its peak capacity, and if no changes were made, it would become extremely congested. In addition, the highway’s alignment through the sharp curves and steep grades contributed to above-average statewide accident and fatality rates.

The new four-lane divided facility utilizes the original roadway’s location whenever possible and was reconstructed or relocated where warranted to accommodate a 60-mph design speed.

Garver’s services included a corridor study that considered more than 10 different concept alignments for the Highway 65/412 interchange and 20 alignments for the roadway route.

Multiple bridge designs included 1,732-foot dual structures over Cricket Creek, a five-lane skewed structure supported on a mechanically stabilized embankment over Denning Creek, and a single-lane curved and skewed ramp bridge over Highway 65 at the 412 interchange.

This project was featured in Infrastructure Quarterly
Vol 2 Issue 1

Client Testimonial
 “Improving Highway 65 provides travelers with a stress-free trip rather than a drive with all of the curves, hills, and other problems associated with the previous route. The project flowed very smoothly in Garver’s hands.”
Ralph Fulton, AHTD District Engineer

Services Provided
  • Roadway and bridge design
  • Corridor study
  • Centerline alignment
  • Aquifer recharge area impact study
  • Construction plans
Contact
 Glynn Fulmer
501-376-3633
GAFulmer@GarverUSA.com