Driving Directions to Ouachita River Unit (Malvern, AR) — From I-30 and Highway 270

Ouachita River Unit sits about 2.3 miles south of downtown Malvern, just off Highway 67 South. As you get close, Highway 67 South is your key landmark.

1. Take I-30 Exit 98A (Malvern) - This is the Malvern exit off I-30.
2. Go to the third stop light and turn right onto Moline Street - Stay on course until you reach the third stop light, then make the right onto Moline.
3. Turn left onto Walco Road (watch for the ADC sign) - You’ll turn left onto Walco Road where an ADC sign marks the turn.
4. Go to the third stop sign and turn right onto Sullenberger (watch for the ADC sign) - Some directions key off this “third stop sign” point; the ADC sign is your confirmation you’re in the right place.

1. Cross the bridge, then turn left onto Walco immediately afterward (ADC sign) - As soon as you’re over the bridge, make the left onto Walco where the ADC sign is.
2. Drive beside the Acme Brick Plant for about 0.5 miles - You’ll be traveling alongside the Acme Brick Plant for roughly half a mile.
3. Turn right at the ADC sign and follow the drive to the unit - After that right turn, stay on the drive as it leads you in.

1. Turn left onto Highway 67 from Highway 270 West - This is the approach coming from Pine Bluff/Sheridan.
2. Continue to the second red light (Hwy 270 East & Hwy 9) - The second red light is the intersection of Highway 270 East and Highway 9.
3. Go straight about 0.5 miles, then turn right at the ADC sign by Rusty’s Feed/Seed onto Sullenberger Road - You’ll go through that red light, travel roughly half a mile (passing through another red light), and then take the right where the ADC sign is beside Rusty’s Feed/Seed.
4. Continue about 0.6 miles, crossing two railroad tracks before a bridge - After the tracks, you’ll come up to a bridge as you near the next turn.

Landmarks

• ✓ Highway 67 South - the unit is about 2.3 miles south of downtown Malvern, off this highway
• ✓ ADC signs - you’ll see them at key turns (onto Walco and onto Sullenberger)
• ✓ Rusty’s Feed/Seed - the right turn onto Sullenberger Road is beside it (marked by an ADC sign)
• ✓ Two railroad tracks - you’ll cross two tracks on Sullenberger before you reach a bridge
• ✓ A bridge - immediately after crossing, you’ll turn left onto Walco (ADC sign)
• ✓ Acme Brick Plant - you’ll drive beside it for about 0.5 miles on Walco before turning right at an ADC sign

Watch for ADC signs on the final stretch - they'll confirm you're headed the right way. After crossing the bridge, turn left onto Walco (look for the ADC sign). Drive past the Acme Brick Plant for about 0.5 miles, then turn right at the next ADC sign. Follow that drive to the unit.

Call ahead to confirm visiting hours, parking, and check-in procedures. The phone number is 501-467-3400 (fax: 501-467-3430). For GPS or mailing purposes, the address is 100 Walco Lane, Malvern, AR 72104.

Quick Checklist

• ✓ Plug the destination into your GPS before you leave and compare it to the turn-by-turn steps above
• ✓ Save the facility phone number in your contacts so you can call if you get turned around
• ✓ Build in extra time for wrong turns, traffic, and check-in lines
• ✓ Keep a pen and paper handy for notes (gate instructions, staff directions, return-trip reminders)
• ✓ Fuel up and use the restroom before the final stretch so you’re not scrambling near the unit