A new partnership between ARDOT and the Arkansas Department of Education is bringing road safety education into classrooms across the state. The “Street Smart” curriculum uses interactive tools, real-world scenarios, and age-specific lessons to help students become safer pedestrians, passengers, and future drivers.

Highway 112 isn’t just a road—it’s a shared memory for generations of Arkansans. From college drives and first jobs to regional growth and modern improvements, this iconic corridor reflects both the past and future of infrastructure in Northwest Arkansas.