Road Information

Interstate 49 in Arkansas    
Total Mileage in State: 115 miles, + 6.5 Future miles
Northern End: At US 71, near Bentonville
Southern End: At Louisiana state line
Mileage covered in Photos: 115 miles, + 6.5 Future miles
Counties covered in Photos: Miller, Sebastian (Future), Crawford, Washington, Benton
Major Junctions in Photos: I-30, in Texarkana
I-40, near Alma
US 412, in Springdale
US 62, in Bentonville
Control Cities in Photos: Fouke, Texarkana, Fort Smith (Future), Alma, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville

Northbound

Sections:
  • Section 1: Southern Segment - Louisiana Border to US 71 in Texarkana
  • Section 2: Future Fort Smith Segment (AR 549) - US 71 to AR 22
  • Section 3: Northern Segment - Interstate 40 to Fayetteville (Exit 62)
  • Section 4: Northern Segment - Fayetteville (Exit 62) to Northern Terminus

Section 1: Southern Segment - Louisiana Border to US 71 in Texarkana

   

Arkansas welcome sign on Interstate 49 North as it enters the Natural State from Louisiana. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North reassurance shield upon entering Arkansas. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

The speed limits on Interstate 49 North start out at 75 mph for automobiles and 70 mph for trucks. These are the standard speed limits on most rural Interstate highways in Arkansas. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 1. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 2. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Mile marker 3 on Interstate 49 North in Miller County. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 4: US 71 - Doddridge (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 5. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Take Exit 6 to Spruell Rd. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 6: CR 197 (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Another Interstate 49 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

More speed limit signs on Interstate 49 North. The speed limits remain the rural standard 75 mph for automobiles and 70 mph for trucks. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 8. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 10. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Mile marker 12 on Interstate 49 North in Miller County. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 14. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North approaching Exit 16 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 16: US 71 - Fouke (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 18: North Fouke Road (Photo taken 12/10/20).

An Interstate 49 North reassurance shield to the north of Fouke. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 19. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 20. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Mile marker 23 on Interstate 49 North in Miller County. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 24: CR 10 - Ferguson (Photo taken 12/10/20).

The speed limits remain 75 mph for automobiles and 70 mph for trucks. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 26: AR 237 (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 27, as the on ramp from Exit 26 continues as a third lane approaching the Texarkana area. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North approaching Exit 29B - 1 1/4 miles. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

As Interstate 49 North enters the Texarkana area, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 29A: US 71 - Texarkana (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 29B: AR 151 West / To US 59 - Dallas / Houston (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Beyond Exit 29B, Interstate 49 North curves to the east to bypass downtown Texarkana to its southeast. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

As traffic from AR 151 East (on the left) merges into Interstate 49 North, the right lane of I-49 North comes to an end. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View on Interstate 49 North as traffic from AR 151 East merges into it. I-49 North will maintain three thru lanes for the next 2 miles. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 30. The rightmost lane will become an exit only lane for Exit 31, 3/4 mile ahead. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Another Interstate 49 North reassurance shield in Texarkana. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Approaching Exit 31, Interstate 49 North curves back to the north at the southeastern corner of the Texarkana area. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 31: AR 196 - Genoa Rd (Photo taken 12/10/20).

The speed limit remains 65 mph for all traffic on Interstate 49 North in the Texarkana area. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Take Exit 32 to Magnolia and El Dorado. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 32: US 82 - 9th Street / 19th Street (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 33. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Take Exit 35 to the Airport. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 35: Four States Fair Pkwy / Arkansas Blvd (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 35. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North approaching Exit 37 - 3/4 mile. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 37: Interstate 30 - Dallas / Little Rock (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View of the ramp for Exit 37 to Interstate 30 as it splits into Exits 37A (Interstate 30 East) and 37B (Interstate 30 West). (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North as it passes under the ramp from Interstate 30 West to Interstate 49 South. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View of the ramp for Exit 37B to Interstate 30 West. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 37, as traffic from Interstate 30 West prepares to merge into it on the right ahead. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North reassurance shield to the north of Interstate 30. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Despite the rural setting of Interstate 49 North to the north of Interstate 30, the speed limit remains 65 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 38. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 39. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North as it curves to the west to head for US 71 and the Texas border. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 41: Sanderson Lane (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 40, now facing westward. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

As these signs warn, the divided limited access freeway will come to an end 1 mile ahead. This will mark the current northern terminus of the southern segment of Interstate 49 in Arkansas. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

The speed limit decreases to 55 mph as Interstate 49 North prepares to reach the northern terminus of its southern segment at the junction of US 71. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

One final Interstate 49 North reassurance shield along its southern segment. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North approaching the junction of US 71 - 1 mile. While this will eventually become an exit on I-49 North when its southern segment is extended, it is not given an exit number at this time. Also, the speed limit decreases further to 50 mph ahead. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View on Interstate 49 North, now 1/2 mile from the northern terminus of its southern segment at the junction of US 71. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 41. These signs warn that all traffic must exit onto US 71 ahead at the current northern terminus of I-49. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North as it starts onto the ramp to US 71 at the northern terminus of its southern segment. Eventually, I-49 North will continue in a westbound direction and touch into Texas before re-entering Arkansas. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

View on the ramp to US 71 as the southern segment of Interstate 49 North nears its end. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Another view on the ramp, as US 71 comes into view. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Interstate 49 North approaching the current northern terminus of its southern segment at US 71. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Take US 71 North to Ashdown and Fort Smith. Take US 71 South to Texarkana. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

The southern segment of Interstate 49 North in Arkansas reaches its current northern terminus here, at the junction of US 71 to the north of Texarkana. (Photo taken 12/10/20).

Section 2: Future Fort Smith Segment (AR 549) - US 71 to AR 22

   

To the south of Fort Smith on US 71, a 6.5-mile Future Interstate 49 segment exists and is currently signed as AR 549. Here, we are going south on US 71 and turning left to the ramp to AR 549 North. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on the ramp to Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North from US 71. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Another view on the ramp. This 6.5-mile segment of Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North runs entirely in Sebastian County. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

AR 549 North reassurance marker as the ramp comes to an end. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Despite the very rural alignment of this segment of Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North, the speed limit starts out at 65 mph. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Future Interstate 49 marker on AR 549 North. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North. Although no mile markers are currently posted along this alignment, the exit numbers are based on the projected total mileage of Interstate 49 in Arkansas. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North approaching Exit 190 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North approaching Exit 190. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North at Exit 190: Massard Road (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Another AR 549 North reassurance marker. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North at Exit 191: Roberts Blvd (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North beyond Exit 191. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

As these signs read, the divided limited access freeway will come to an end 1 mile ahead. The speed limit decreases to 55 mph at this point. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

One final AR 549 North reassurance marker. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Ahead, the left lane will come to an end as this segment of Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North reaches its current northern end. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North approaching Exit 193 - 3/4 mile. All traffic will be routed onto AR 22 via Exit 193. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North as it is reduced to a single lane which will become the ramp to Exit 193. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North approaching the ramp for Exit 193. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Future plans for this segment include extending it further to the northeast across the Arkansas River and eventually connecting it to the northern segment of Interstate 49 at Interstate 40 in Alma. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Future Interstate 49 North / AR 549 North at Exit 193: AR 22 - Fort St (Photo taken 12/12/20).

As we can see here from the ramp for Exit 193, there was no significant progress in construction to extend the alignment at the time. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on the ramp for Exit 193 to AR 22. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

As the ramp exits its loop, AR 22 East traffic should stay left to the stop signs seen here. AR 22 West traffic can keep moving and bear right. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

A view on the ramp to AR 22 West. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Section 3: Northern Segment - Interstate 40 to Fayetteville (Exit 62)

   

Merging onto the northern segment of Interstate 49 North via Exit 12 on Interstate 40 East in Alma. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on the ramp to Interstate 49 North from Interstate 40 East via Exit 12. The ramp climbs up and flies over I-40, at which point the northern segment of I-49 begins. The northern segment is by far the longer of the two currently signed segments of I-49 in Arkansas. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

The ramp curves to the north here as it flies over Interstate 40 in Alma. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

The ramp begins its descent here as traffic from Interstate 40 West to Interstate 49 North will combine with it ahead on the right. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Advance signage for Exit 21 on Interstate 49 North, as the ramps from Interstate 40 East and West combine to form two northbound lanes on I-49. The mileage and exit numbers along the northern segment of I-49 in Arkansas are currently numbered based on the mileage of its former designation, which was Interstate 540. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

The speed limits on the northern segment of Interstate 49 North start out at 75 mph for automobiles and 70 mph for trucks. These are the standard speed limits on most rural Interstate highways in Arkansas. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 21: Collum Lane (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Mileage sign on Interstate 49 North. It's 6 miles to Rudy and 45 miles to Fayetteville. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 22. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 24 to the Boston Mountains Scenic Loop. The Boston Mountains are a part of the larger Ozark Mountains, which I-49 will be traveling through. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 24: AR 282 - Rudy (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Another Interstate 49 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 26. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Mile marker 27 on Interstate 49 North in Crawford County, as it begins to make its way into the Ozark Mountains. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 29 to Lake Fort Smith State Park. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Also take Exit 29 to the Boston Mountains Scenic Loop. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 29: AR 282 - Mountainburg (Photo taken 12/12/20).

The speed limits remain the rural standard 75 mph for automobiles and 70 mph for trucks. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 31. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 traverses several mild curves like the one warned about ahead here as it makes its way through the Ozarks. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 32. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

The Boston Mountains Scenic Loop can be accessed via Exit 34 as well. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 33. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 34: AR 282 - Chester (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Gore point signage for Exit 34. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Another mileage sign at mile marker 35. It's 19 miles to West Fork and 31 miles to Fayetteville. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 36. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North in Crawford County, near mile marker 36.5. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 37. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 39. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North as it enters Washington County. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North as the Bobby Hopper Tunnel comes into view. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 41, approaching the Bobby Hopper Tunnel. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Signage for the Bobby Hopper Tunnel on Interstate 49 North. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North as it prepares to enter the Bobby Hopper Tunnel. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View from inside the Bobby Hopper Tunnel on Interstate 49 North. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Upon exiting the Bobby Hopper Tunnel, Interstate 49 North curves hard to the left. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 42. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 43. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take either Exit 45 or Exit 53 to Devils Den State Park. RVs with trailers longer than 26 feet should use Exit 53. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Mile marker 44 on Interstate 49 North in Washington County. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 45: AR 74 - Winslow (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 47. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 49. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Mile marker 50 on Interstate 49 North in Washington County. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 53 to Devils Den State Park. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 52. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 53: AR 170 - West Fork (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Another Interstate 49 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

The speed limits remain 75 mph for automobiles and 70 mph for trucks. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 54. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Mile marker 56 on Interstate 49 North in Washington County. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North approaching Exit 58 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 58: Greenland (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take any of the next 6 exits to Fayetteville. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 60 to the University of Arkansas. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Also take Exit 60 to the Boston Mountains Scenic Loop. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 60 to Fayetteville Executive Airport and Natural State Golf Trail as well. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 60: AR 16 / AR 265 - Razorback Rd / Cato Springs Rd (Photo taken 12/12/20).

North of Exit 60, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph for all traffic in the Fayetteville area. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 62 to Farmington. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Also take Exit 62 to Prairie Grove Battlefield Historic State Park and Fayetteville National Cemetery. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 62: US 62 West / AR 180 East - Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Section 4: Northern Segment - Fayetteville (Exit 62) to Northern Terminus

   

Take Exit 64 to the VA Medical Center and Lake Wedington. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 64: AR 16 West / AR 16S East - Wedington Dr (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 65: Porter Rd (Photo taken 12/12/20).

The speed limit remains 65 mph for all traffic through the Fayetteville area. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 67B to Washington Regional Medical Center. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Also take Exit 67B to Fayetteville Business District. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 67A: AR 112 - Garland Ave (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 67B: US 71B North - N Fulbright Expwy (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View of the ramp for Exit 67B, as Interstate 49 North prepares to traverse an 'S' curve ahead. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North as it enters the 'S' curve. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View as Interstate 49 North, now briefly facing west, prepares to curve back to the north. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Now facing northward once again, the speed limit increases to 70 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 69 to Johnson. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Also take Exit 69 to Willow Creek Women's Hospital. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 69: Johnson Mill Blvd (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take any of the next 5 exits to Springdale. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 70 to Arvest Ballpark. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Also take Exit 70 to Northwest Arkansas Community College and Arkansas Children's Northwest. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 70: Don Tyson Pkwy (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 72 to Tontitown and Siloam Springs. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Also take Exit 72 to John Brown University. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 72: US 412 - Sunset Ave (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Weigh Station on Interstate 49 North in Washington County. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 73 to Mercy Emergency Department Springdale. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 73: Elm Springs Road (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North as it enters Benton County. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 76 to Hickory Creek Park. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Also take Exit 76 to J.B. & Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 76: Wagon Wheel Road (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 77 to Northwest Arkansas National Airport. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 77: AR 612 - Elm Springs / Cave Springs (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 78 to Lowell. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 78: AR 264 - West Monroe Ave (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take any of the next 6 exits to Rogers. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 79. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 81: Pleasant Grove Road (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 82 to Mercy Hospital. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Also take Exit 82 to Walmart AMP Arkansas Music Pavilion. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 82: Promenade Blvd (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 83 to Horseshoe Bend Park. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 83: Pinnacle Hills Parkway (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take any of the next 5 exits to Bentonville. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 85 to Northwest Arkansas National Airport. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Also take Exit 85 to Northwest Medical Center. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 85: US 71B / AR 12 West - SE Walton Blvd / W Walnut St (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 86 to Bentonville Business District. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Also take Exit 86 to Hobbs State Park Conservation Area and Prairie Creek Park. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 86 to Eureka Springs as well. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

The speed limit remains 70 mph for all traffic on Interstate 49 North. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Northwest Arkansas Community College can also be accessed via Exit 86. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Also take Exit 86 to Pea Ridge National Military Park. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 86: US 62 East / AR 12 East / AR 102 West - SE 14th St / Hudson Rd (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 87: 8th Street (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Take Exit 88A to Pea Ridge. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 88A: AR 72 East - East Central Ave (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at Exit 88B: East Central Ave West (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North at mile marker 89. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

As these signs warn, Interstate 49 North will end 2 miles ahead at its current northern terminus. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Interstate 49 North at mile marker 90. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Ahead, as these signs warn, Interstate 49 North will traverse a steep downgrade which will take it to its current northern terminus at US 71. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

Starting down the grade, these signs warn that the current end of Interstate 49 North is now just 1 mile ahead. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on Interstate 49 North going down the grade toward its current northern terminus at US 71. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

At the current northern terminus of Interstate 49, all traffic is forced to exit onto US 71 North. We see the current construction taking place to get this current part of US 71 up to Interstate standards so that I-49 can be extended further north. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

A closer view of the construction to rebuild the Exit 93 interchange and to get this short stretch of US 71 up to Interstate standards. When complete, Interstate 49 North will be routed along what is currently signed as AR 549 (Bella Vista Bypass), which is seen here in the distance. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

A view on the ramp to US 71 North, as it continues down the steep grade. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

The ramp will make a curve to the right onto US 71 North ahead. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

These signs warn that a traffic signal exists 1,500 feet ahead on US 71 North. (Photo taken 12/12/20).

View on US 71 North, just to the north of the current northern terminus of Interstate 49 near Bentonville. (Photo taken 12/12/20).