Groundbreaking for New I-49 Bridge a Milestone Moment for Arkansas
By Joe Quinn The new I-49 bridge over the Arkansas River at Barling is one of four major projects that are part of the current I-49 expansion in Arkansas. The new bridge is funded with a blend of federal and state dollars. The Manhattan Road and Bridge Company is managing construction, and the design work […]
Thoughts on History Being Made on a Dirt Road in Barling
Joe Quinn, AGRF Executive Director In the Arkansas infrastructure world, there are frequent dedications of new structures, but it’s still rare to go to an event where it’s obvious it’s not a typical project. Some projects are just bigger and more sophisticated, and you know from the earliest planning that they will be remembered differently. […]
New Arkansas Laws Go into Effect August 5
During the 2025 Arkansas Legislative Session, several laws passed that Arkansas travelers should know. These laws go into effect Tuesday, August 5.
With Lives on the Line, ARDOT Puts Safety First
Over the last four years, five Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) employees have died on the job. In 2021, Kurt “Jonathan” Cottier died from injuries sustained in a work zone crash on Interstate 40, and Winfred Petty died from injuries suffered in a hit-and-run while placing road signs at a work zone on Interstate 30 the following year.
Changing Technology in the Arkansas Transportation World
It seems like there was a time, roughly five or six years ago, when the consensus was that we were rapidly approaching a time when American auto makers would only be turning out electric vehicles. But has that changed?
New ARDOT Director Understands ARDOT Culture While Preparing for Future Challenges
Ten days after the start of the new year, Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) Director Lorie Tudor retired, and the following day, Jan. 11, Wiley stepped into the top spot. As he moves forward, Wiley’s interest in bettering the state extends beyond his family to building a legacy that leaves all Arkansans with a brighter and more economically secure future.
A Culture of Treating Others with Respect
There is so much discussion in our country about how government should work. Each day brings angry digital posts about government waste and agencies that some feel are long overdue for budget cuts.