Arkansas Highway 290 (AR 290 and Hwy. 290) is an east–west state highway in Garland County, Arkansas. The route of 10.06 miles (16.19 km) runs from Highway 7 near Lake Hamilton east to Arkansas Highway 171 in Lake Catherine State Park.[2]

Highway 290 marker

Highway 290

Map
AR 290 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by ArDOT
Length10.06 mi[1] (16.19 km)
Major junctions
West end AR 7
Major intersections AR 128
AR 128, Hot Springs National Park
East end AR 171, Lake Catherine State Park
Location
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountiesGarland
Highway system
AR 289 AR 291

Route description edit

 
Highway 290 near Highway 128 south of Hot Springs

The route begins at Highway 7 in south Garland County near Lake Hamilton and runs east. The highway serves as a northern terminus for Highway 128 and continues east to give access to boat ramps and docks. After serving the unincorporated community of Red Oak, the route meets another alignment of AR 128. This segment runs north to enter Hot Springs State Park. The highway continues east to enter Lake Catherine State Park, ending at Highway 171.

Major intersections edit

The entire route is in Garland County.

Locationmi[2]kmDestinationsNotes
0.000.00  AR 7 – Arkadelphia, Hot SpringsWestern terminus
2.323.73 
 
AR 128 south – Caney
6.5310.51 
 
AR 128 north – Hot Springs
10.0616.19  AR 171 – Diamondhead, Malvern, Lake Catherine State ParkEastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Planning and Research Division (2010). "Arkansas Road Log Database". Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Archived from the original (Database) on 23 June 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  2. ^ a b General Highway Map (PDF) (Map) (Garland County ed.). Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved August 8, 2011.

External links edit

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