he Highway 167 Emergency Bypass near Batesville, Arkansas, strengthens transportation resiliency along a critical corridor. Highway 167 is the only White River crossing for 40 miles, providing an essential link between Southside and Batesville.
A steep, curved section on Ramsey Mountain had a history of rollover crashes that frequently shut down the highway for hours. These closures stranded travelers, delayed emergency response, and forced lengthy detours, cutting off access between communities.
Garver developed a creative, small-scale emergency bypass that improves reliability and public safety without extensive reconstruction. The bypass allows traffic and emergency services to maintain access during incidents, transforming a problematic roadway segment into a more dependable corridor.
Completed ahead of schedule in 2024, the project improves safety, ensures continuous access for residents and emergency responders, and demonstrates how innovative engineering solutions can deliver meaningful community impact.
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