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Fayetteville Interchange Gets $100M Upgrade After Decades of Waiting
Crews are rebuilding the I-49 and MLK Boulevard junction with new bridges, longer ramps and extra lanes while adding a nearby overpass to speed local traffic. read more >
by Marty Cook -
ARDOT to Receive $105.5M in Federal Transportation Funding
The funds will support six major projects that span the entire state. read more >
ARDOT’s Winter Storm Response: 700 Plows, 600 Salt Spreaders and 2,700 Workers
While many Arkansans were stuck at home after the storm dumped anywhere from 8 inches to a foot of snow and sleet throughout the state, the hardy men and women of ARDOT had no such luxury. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Winter Storm Put ARDOT Resources to the Test
ARDOT used about 40,000 tons of salt, straining the state's supply. read more >
![Gatik’s autonomous trucks have been making deliveries for Tyson Foods of Springdale since the two companies struck a deal in September 2023. Tyson now has four trucks in the program operating six days a week. [photo provided]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot_2025-08-05_at_11.41.46e280afAM_opt-e1754684484378-300x194.jpg)
Gatik’s Autonomous Delivery Trucks Make Strides with Walmart and Tyson Foods
A growing fleet of driverless trucks from Gatik is reshaping logistics in northwest Arkansas, with Walmart and Tyson Foods leading the charge. read more >
by Josh McNeil -
![Pea Ridge Mayor Nathan See: “You’ve got to keep up with growth.” [michael woods]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250609_Nathan_See_009_opt-300x194.jpg)
Northwest Arkansas Cities Join Forces to Manage Growth
As northwest Arkansas adds dozens of residents a day, cities like Pea Ridge and Centerton are joining regional efforts to tackle wastewater, housing and infrastructure challenges. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Northwest Arkansas by the Numbers, Shooting Up
The region is growing by 266 people per week, with Centerton and Pea Ridge leading the state in population growth. read more >
New Memphis Bridge Aims for Unshakable Strength
The crossing is in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, near the fault that triggered massive earthquakes in 1811-1812. read more >
New $1B I-55 Bridge to Transform Memphis Traffic & Freight Flow
Nearly a billion dollars in funding has been secured for a new bridge over the Mississippi River at Memphis, with construction expected to begin by late 2026. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Federal Freeze on NEVI Program Delays Arkansas’ Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Expansion
Arkansas' electric vehicle charging station expansion is on hold as the U.S. Department of Transportation reviews its guidelines for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. read more >
by Marty Cook -
New ARDOT Director Jared Wiley Talks Infrastructure, Tech in Arkansas Transportation
Jared Wiley, the new director of ARDOT, plans to lead with a long-term vision, emphasizing innovation, transparency, and a strong workplace culture. read more >
Trump Administration Order Halts $15M in Arkansas EV Infrastructure Projects
The state also closed its requests for proposals as $54.1 million in federal funding hangs in the balance. read more >
ARDOT to Receive $24.9M Federal Grant for Corning Bypass
The funding will be used for the construction of a four-mile highway that bypasses U.S. Highway 67, providing an alternate route around Corning’s downtown district. read more >
Broadband, Waterways & Highways: Arkansas’ $4.8B Federal Infrastructure Boost
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act has delivered nearly $4.8 billion to Arkansas since 2022, fueling essential upgrades across highways, bridges, broadband, and clean water systems. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Secures $393M Grant for New I-55 Bridge
Officials say the new bridge spanning the Mississippi River between West Memphis and Memphis is expected to cost $800 million. read more >
by Marty Cook -
I-30 Crossing Nears Completion
It was ARDOT’s first $1 billion project, it was ARDOT’s first design-build project, and, thanks to an unexpected sewer line location, it was the first time the department used an innovative glass filler compound in a building project. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Garver’s Earl Mott Talks I-30 Crossing & Rising Trends in Infrastructure
In nearly 32 years with Garver, Mott has worked in both aviation and construction and with major clients across the state, including Clinton National Airport and the Arkansas Department of Transportation. read more >
ARDOT Receives $25M Federal Grant for I-49 Extension Project
The four-lane highway project includes a bridge over the Arkansas River and several interchanges. read more >
Driving Change: Arkansas Accelerates EV Infrastructure Overhaul with $54M
Arkansas will receive $54.1 million from the program to build NEVI-compliant electric charging stations throughout the state. The first 19 projects awarded this past year will cost nearly $15 million and are almost exclusively on the interstate system. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Who’s the Boss? We Are (Editorial)
Citizens who spoke up about the often-delayed I-30 widening project appear to have gotten results. read more >
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