Planning Your First Visit to the Ester Unit (Pine Bluff): Directions, Gate Arrival, and What to Do Before You Go
Your first visit goes a lot smoother when you know the route, where the gate is, and who to call before you leave home.
From Little Rock, it is approximately 45 miles south on Interstate 530 to reach the Ester Unit.
- Take Interstate 530 south from Little Rock. Travel approximately 45 miles toward Pine Bluff.
- Turn right at the first traffic light when entering Pine Bluff. Turn right onto Bryant Street.
- Continue on Bryant Street to West 7th. Travel approximately one mile on Bryant Street, then turn right onto West 7th.
- Stay on West 7th to the Ester Unit gate. Travel approximately one mile on West 7th to the gate.
The Ester Unit sits west of Pine Bluff, off West 7th Street, as part of the Pine Bluff Complex in Jefferson County. If you're using a map app, look for that "West 7th" stretch. That's the local road that brings you into the complex area.
When you reach the Ester Unit gate, an officer will direct you into the unit. Not sure where to go once you pull up? That's normal. Staff at the gate will tell you exactly what to do next.
Before You Go Contact
- ✓ Call the Ester Unit at 870-267-6240 to confirm current visiting hours and any day-of-visit requirements before you drive in.
- ✓ Ask whether you need to be on an approved visitor list and what identification is accepted at check-in.
- ✓ Check whether there are any temporary changes (for example, staffing issues or holiday adjustments) that could affect visiting.
- ✓ Save the mailing address for paperwork or written correspondence: 7500 Corrections Circle, Pine Bluff, AR 71603.
Practical Tips Checklist
- ✓ Put the Ester Unit phone number (870-267-6240) in your contacts so you can call if you hit delays or need clarification at the gate.
- ✓ Write down the mailing address (7500 Corrections Circle, Pine Bluff, AR 71603) so you have it handy if you need to complete forms.
- ✓ Keep the driving sequence accessible for the last stretch: I-530 south about 45 miles, first traffic light into Pine Bluff (right on Bryant Street), about 1 mile to West 7th (right), then about 1 mile to the Ester Unit gate.
- ✓ Build in extra time for arriving and getting oriented at the gate, since an officer will direct you into the unit once you get there.
- ✓ Confirm the specific visiting rules by phone before you go, especially if this is your first visit or you are traveling a long distance.
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