The Arkansas Department of Transportation and Arkansas Highway Police announced a $2.7 million project to modernize freight operations on two of the state’s most critical freight corridors.
Through a partnership with Quarterhill, an intelligent transportation systems firm based in Toronto, the state will deploy advanced mainline sorter systems in Lehi on Interstate 40 eastbound and in Marion on Interstate 55 southbound, two key entry points that handle some of the highest truck volumes in the U.S.
The initiative will introduce an integrated suite of AI-driven and sensor-based technologies that aim to streamline inspection, improve safety and keep commerce moving efficiently without the need for roadway expansion, Quarterhill said in a news release.
The systems will feature weigh-in-motion sensors to capture truck weights at highway speeds; real-time detection of unsafe tire conditions; instant verification of vehicle credentials; and dynamic message boards to guide vehicles that need further inspection.
“These upgrades will strengthen enforcement, improve roadway safety, and keep goods moving efficiently across our state and beyond,” Jeff Holmes, chief of the Arkansas Highway Police, said in the release. “This initiative is a win for our economy, drivers, and communities.”
Quarterhill said the project underscores the importance of technology-driven solutions for freight corridors where expansion is challenging, but traffic volume is growing.
“This project demonstrates how technical innovation and collaboration can solve real-world challenges in freight management and strengthen Arkansas’ position as a national leader in freight movement,” Quarterhill CEO Chuck Myers said. “By working hand in hand with ARDOT and the Arkansas Highway Police, we are ensuring that Arkansas’ highways remain safe, efficient, and capable of supporting growth in interstate commerce for decades to come.”
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