Installation of three sections (approximately 13 miles) of fiber optic cable within the Arkansas State Highway 27 right-of-way that crosses the Ouachita National Forest.
Location
Mount Ida north along the US 270 corridor, west along Hwy 88 from Oden Arkansas, east along Hwy 188 towards Lake Ouachita, and southwest along 379 towards the community of Gaston.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/18/2025
2
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Fiberoptic Line Authorization Mt Ida 1-5 Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/03/2026 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Caddo Ranger District; Oden Ranger District; Womble Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |