Mt Ida 2, 3 and 4 Fiberoptic Installation
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.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
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 Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/18/2025 |
| Decision | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ouachita National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Area Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Project Decision Information
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
States:
Arkansas
Counties:
Montgomery
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Charity Ryles
100 Reserve Street
Hot Springs, AR 71902
479-394-2382
charity.j.ryles@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/5/2026