Bella Vista Bypass
Lorie Tudor Reflects on 40 Years at ARDOT
Lorie Tudor reflects on her 40+ year career with ARDOT, highlighting her role in the Bella Vista Bypass opening, as she prepares for retirement on Jan. 10. read more >
A Clerk-Typist’s Path To the Top of ARDOT
Lorie Tudor retires Jan. 10 as ARDOT's first female director, marking a journey from clerk typist to leader, with a legacy of service and resilience. read more >
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ArDOT Takes Hit, but Jobs Keep Rolling
COVID-19 hurt tax revenue for the Arkansas Department of Transportation, but all projects remain on track, and the department doesn't think future projects will be affected by the pandemic. read more >
by Marty Cook -
I-49 Bypass Gets Its Wish: A $25M Grant
The bypass is a 19-mile stretch of Interstate 49 that will sweep around Bella Vista to the west and reconnect in southern Missouri. It is the only uncompleted stretch of Interstate 49 between Kansas City and Fort Smith. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas, Missouri Join in Seeking Money for I-49
Another stretch of Interstate 49 may be closer to completion. Or closer to the money being found to pay for the work to bring the highway closer to completion. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Lack of Funding Continues To Sideline Interstate 49
A lack of funding continues to hinder the completion of Interstate 49, a highway seen as a boon to economic development in western Arkansas. read more >
by Marty Cook -
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