430/630 interchange is high on the state's priority list

And a plan is needed soon if funding is to be available, says Scott Bennett of the AHTD. 140,000 vehicles travel the interchange daily, which makes it probably one of the most congested areas in the state along with I-30 at the Pulaski/Saline County line, I-40 between Mayflower and Maumelle, and 67/167 through NLR (and parts of 540).

The plan is to widen 630 between Shackleford and Fair Park to eight lanes and to add two flyover ramps at 430. The Financial Centre Parkway/Shackleford intersection would also be revamped. Here's the AP story.

Here's a link to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's 2006 Highway Plan (3.4MB .pdf file). Take a look on page 60 to find the priorities (this one's on p. 64 and 66 -- the last item). Keep in mind that not all of these projects can be funded presently.