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| Total Mileage in State: | 49 miles | |
| Northern End: | At US 63/AR 18/AR 91, in Jonesboro | |
| Southern End: | At I-55, in Turrell | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 49 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Craighead, Poinsett, Crittenden | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | US 49, in Jonesboro I-55, in Turrell |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Jonesboro, Trumann | |
Southbound
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US 63 South as it approaches the beginning of Interstate 555 South in Jonesboro. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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As US 63 South enters the Jonesboro city limits, the Interstate 555 South designation begins. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 49: AR 91 - Dan Ave (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Although Interstate 555 South has begun, this lone US 63 South reassurance shield was all that was posted south of Exit 49 at the time. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 47: Washington Ave (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Even south of Exit 47, only a US 63 South reassurance shield was posted at the time. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 46: AR 226 West - Wood Springs Rd / Strawfloor Rd (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Take Exit 45 to St. Bernards Medical Center and Downtown. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Also take Exit 45 to Craighead Forest Park. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 45: US 49 South / AR 18 East - Southwest Dr (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Take Exit 44 to Forrest L. Wood Crowleys Ridge Nature Center. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Despite its alignment beginning at Exit 49, this is the first Interstate 555 South reassurance shield which was posted at the time. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 555 South starts out at 65 mph in the Jonesboro area. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 44: AR 1B - Harrisburg Road (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Take Exit 42 (Interstate 49 North) to Paragould. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Also take Exit 42 to Arkansas State University and NEA Baptist Hospital. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Take Exit 42 to Lake Poinsett State Park as well. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Natural State Golf Trail can also be accessed via Exit 42. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 42: US 49 North / AR 1 - Caraway Rd / Stadium Blvd / Red Wolf Blvd (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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View on Interstate 555 South at mile marker 42. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 40: US 63B / AR 463 South - Nettleton Ave (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Take Exit 39 to ASU-Newport Jonesboro Campus. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 39: AR 18S - Commerce Dr (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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South of Exit 39, the speed limit increases to 70 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 555 South near mile marker 38. It's 9 miles to Trumann and 39 miles to the junction of Interstate 55. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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View on Interstate 555 South at mile marker 37. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 36: Nestle Road (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 35: AR 463 - Bay (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Another Interstate 555 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Mile marker 33 on Interstate 555 South in Craighead County. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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View on Interstate 555 South at mile marker 31. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South as it enters Poinsett County. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at mile marker 30. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Trumann. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 29: AR 69 - Trumann (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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The speed limit remained 70 mph for all traffic at the time. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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View on Interstate 555 South at mile marker 26. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 24: AR 463 - Trumann (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 555 South. It's 9 miles to Marked Tree and 24 miles to the junction of Interstate 55. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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View on Interstate 555 South at mile marker 22. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at mile marker 21. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Mile marker 19 on Interstate 555 South in Poinsett County. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 18: AR 14 West - Payneway / Harrisburg (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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At mile marker 18, these signs are posted to warn motorists to watch for farm equipment on Interstate 555 South for the next 4 miles. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at mile marker 17. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Mile marker 16 on Interstate 555 South in Poinsett County. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 14: US 63B / AR 75 - Marked Tree / Lepanto / Parkin (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 13: US 63B / AR 149 - Marked Tree / Earle (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Speed limit sign at mile marker 12. The speed limit remained 70 mph for all traffic at the time. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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View on Interstate 555 South at mile marker 11. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at mile marker 10. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 8: AR 118 - Tyronza (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Another Interstate 555 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 7: AR 135 - Lepanto (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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View on Interstate 555 South at mile marker 5. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Mile marker 4 on Interstate 555 South in southern Poinsett County. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South as it enters Crittenden County. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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View on Interstate 555 South at mile marker 3. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 2: AR 77 North - Gilmore (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South approaching Exit 1B - 3/4 mile. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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One final Interstate 555 South reassurance shield before it reaches its southern terminus ahead at the junction of Interstate 55. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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View on Interstate 555 South at mile marker 1. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Approaching the junction of Interstate 55 and the southern terminus of Interstate 555, the speed limit decreases to 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 1A: Interstate 55 South - Memphis (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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As Interstate 555 South approaches its southern terminus, traffic to Interstate 55 North via Exit 1B must use the right lane ahead. The left lane is for AR 77 South traffic only. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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Interstate 555 South at Exit 1B: Interstate 55 North - Blytheville (Photo taken 8/13/19). |
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As Interstate 555 reaches its southern terminus, the left lane continues south toward Terrell as AR 77 South. (Photo taken 8/13/19). |