Arkansas Highway 294 Explained

State:AR
Type:AR
Route:294
Map Custom:yes
Map Notes:AR 294 highlighted in red
Direction A:West
Terminus A: in Jacksonville
Direction B:East
Terminus B: in Furlow
Length Mi:8.21
Counties:Pulaski, Lonoke

Highway 294 (AR 294, Ark. 294 and Hwy. 294) is an east - west highway in central Arkansas. Its western terminus is at an intersection with AR 161 in the city of Jacksonville. Its eastern terminus is at an intersection with AR 15 and AR 89 in the unincorporated community of Furlow.

Route description

The route begins at a T-intersection with AR 161 (South First Street) in Jacksonville and travels northeast along Military Road. It turns due east and leaves the city while crossing from Pulaski County into Lonoke County.[1] East of the county line, AR 294 bends to the southeast and passes through the unincorporated community of South Bend. Upon leaving South Bend, the route turns due south for about 0.5miles, then back to the east. It continues in this direction for about 1.5miles before bending slightly southeast toward Furlow. Finally, AR 294 enters Furlow, where it meets its eastern terminus at an intersection with AR 15 and AR 89. From this intersection, AR 15 heads south while AR 89 heads north and east.[2]

Notes and References

  1. State Highway Route and Section Map: Pulaski County. Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. August 26, 2014. November 8, 2015.
  2. State Highway Route and Section Map: Lonoke County. Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department. August 26, 2014. November 8, 2015.