How to Find East Arkansas Regional Unit: Driving Directions from Pine Bluff and Forrest City

East Arkansas Regional Unit sits about 17 miles southeast of Forrest City in Lee County. Once you leave town, the drive turns rural quickly.

1. Take Highway 79 East toward Marianna - From Pine Bluff, travel approximately 78 miles east on Highway 79 (Highway 79 East) to Marianna.

1. Turn left at the first red light in Marianna - When you enter the city of Marianna, make a left at the first red light.
2. Stay on Highway 79 for 12 miles - After that turn, continue on Highway 79 for 12 miles.

1. Turn right onto Highway 131 - Watch for Highway 131 and turn right.
2. Go ½ mile, then turn left onto a gravel road - Travel approximately ½ mile on Highway 131, then turn left onto a gravel road to reach the facility.

From Forrest City, the facility is roughly 17 miles southeast in Lee County. The mileage is short, but rural roads can make it feel longer than expected.

Here's the key sequence for the final approach: stay on Highway 79 for about 12 miles, then turn right onto Highway 131. After roughly ½ mile, turn left onto a gravel road - that's your last stretch to the facility.

Entering Marianna Final Approach

• ✓ Turn left at the first red light when entering Marianna.
• ✓ Continue on Highway 79 for 12 miles.
• ✓ Turn right on Highway 131.
• ✓ Travel approximately ½ mile, then turn left onto a gravel road.

Practical Rural Tips

• ✓ Call the facility before you leave: 870-295-4700.
• ✓ Keep the mailing address handy in case you need it: P.O. Box 970, Marianna, AR 72360.

Need to fax paperwork? The facility fax number is 870-295-6564.