Highway 108 (AR 108, Ark. 108, and Hwy. 108) is a

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composed of two segments in the southwestern corner of the

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. The northern segment begins as a continuation of State Highway 87 near the extreme southeastern corner of

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. The northern segment ends at

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and

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at Ashdown. The southern segment begins to the south along US 59 / US 71, at the

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state line. The route ends at U.S. Highway 67 northeast of Texarkana.

Route description

Highway 108 western terminus at US 59 and US 71

The Northern segment of Highway 108 begins at the

state line as a continuation of State Highway 87. It heads to the northeast through Little River County towards

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. On the southern edge of Foreman, a spur route, Highway 108S, splits off to the south to intersect

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/ Highway 41 and Highway 108 turns to the north. At Highway 32, which is Tracy Lawrence Avenue at this location, Highway 108 turns to the east and follows Highway 32. At Highway 41, known as Madden Street in Foreman, Highway 32 turns to the south and Highway 108 continues east. East of Foreman, Highway 108 continues to the northeast towards Alleene. South of Alleene, the route intersects Highway 234 at a four-way stop. All traffic at this intersection must turn to stay on the same numbered route; Highway 108 represents the western and southern branches and Highway 234 represents the northern and eastern branches. Now heading south and east, Highway 108 travels to

north of Ashdown. The southern segment of Highway 108, in Miller County, serves as a northern bypass of Texarkana. It intersects

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at its exit 7. One half-mile (0.8 km) later, Highway 108 ends at U.S. Highway 67.

Major intersections

Foreman spur

Highway 108 Spur (AR 108S, Ark. 108S, and Hwy. 108S) is a short, east–west highway in Little River County in southwest Arkansas. Running only in length, its western terminus is at an intersection with Highway 108 west of the

state line. Its eastern terminus is at an intersection with Highway 41 south of

References

External links

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Transportation in Little River County, Arkansas Transportation in Miller County, Arkansas

Route description

Major intersections

Foreman spur

See also

References

External links