Status of I-49 North from Texarkana

As mentioned a few posts below, grading and structure work for I-49 is underway north from Arkansas Boulevard that will eventually connect with Highway 71 just south of the Red River between County Road 55 and Ark. Hwy. 108. Most of this terrain is in the 100-yr flood plain (and is vulnerable -- see the 1990 Red River flood). As you can see from the cranes below, foundations are being constructed for the elevated roadway now. Here's a shot of the construction from the back porch: