Icon (Close Menu)

Logout

Federal Highway Administration

Government & Politics / Tourism

National Cold War Center Gets $500K Grant From Scenic Byways Program

The grant will support the rehabilitation of several key historic structures at the museum. read more >
30 Crossing is in full swing on the Little Rock side of the river. Much of the ground equipment for the $1.1 billion effort came from Riggs Caterpillar.
Business Services / Construction / Government & Politics

I-30 Crossing Project Stays in High Gear Despite CriticismLock Icon

Arkansas' costliest road project ever barrels ahead on $1.1B journey. read more >
The Interstate 40 bridge linking Tennessee and Arkansas at Memphis has been closed since a crack in the span was found on May 11.
Construction / Government & Politics

I-40 Bridge Over Mississippi River to Begin Reopening

The Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee that was closed after a crack was found in the span will begin reopening to traffic next week, transportation officials say. read more >
Business Services / Construction / Government & Politics

Memphis Bridge Waves Red Flag for Infrastructure

The shutdown of the Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River and the subsequent logistical nightmare are shining a light on an age-old problem. America’s infrastructure is old. read more >
The abandoned Yancopin Bridge over the Arkansas River will provide a scenic link in the Delta Heritage Trail.
Agriculture & Poultry / Construction / Government & Politics

$20M Matching Grant Starts Clock Ticking to Finish Delta Heritage TrailLock Icon

A $20 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation promises to complete the Delta Heritage Trail. read more >
A proposed intermodal facility is planned on the north side of the Arkansas River in Russellville.
Construction / Energy / Legal

Russellville Waits for Intermodal SplashLock Icon

Lawsuits over multiple environmental studies have been part of the holdup keeping a $50 million intermodal facility from being built south of Russellville on the banks of the Arkansas River. read more >
Finley Vinson, director of the Conway Street & Engineering Department, stands at the city’s newest roundabout, at the intersection of College Avenue and Salem Road.
Construction / Government & Politics / Real Estate

With Conway Leading the Way, Roundabouts Gain Acceptance in ArkansasLock Icon

Finley Vinson has advice for city officials considering installing their first roundabout: Find the city’s worst intersection, the one everyone hates, the one that can only be improved. Put the roundabout there. read more >
Construction / Energy / Government & Politics

ATRI Weighs In on Infrastructure

There were few surprises among the recommendations in a recent report by the American Transportation Research Institute. read more >
Government & Politics / Tourism / Transportation

U.S. Drivers Set Record in 2016 for Miles Traveled

Vehicle miles traveled in the United States exceeded 3.2 trillion miles in 2016, a record, according to the Federal Highway Administration. It was the fifth consecutive year of increased mileage on public roads. read more >
Government & Politics / Insurance / Public Companies

Arkansas Trucking Association Highlights Parking Problem

Finding safe, quality parking is harder than you would think. Imagine the millions of trucks on the road and then realize that there are a little more than 300,000 public and private parking spots allotted for them. read more >
Mike Hill, the heavy-bridge maintenance engineer for the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department, on the Hernando de Soto Bridge that carries Interstate 40 across the Mississippi River.
Construction / Government & Politics / Transportation

Arkansas Bridges Still Need Improvements

Arkansas’ perpetual struggle to repair and replace its aged and ailing bridges is paying small dividends. read more >
A roundabout at the intersection of Harkrider, Markham and Siebenmorgan streets adjacent to Hendrix College in Conway.
Construction / Government & Politics / Insurance

Arkansas Drivers Merge Well with Others in a Roundabout Way

With their record of fewer accidents, the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department says more roundabouts are on the way. read more >
Rumble strips, ultra-thin bonded wearing course treatments, and cable barriers have helped prevent accidents on Arkansas highways.
Construction / Government & Politics / Tourism

Road Safety Goals Hit A Bump in Arkansas

In 2013, Arkansas released its Strategic Highway Safety Plan, which explained how the state wanted to lower road fatalities to 400 or fewer by the year 2017. While Arkansas has shown improvement, it appears unlikely such an ambitious goal will be realized. read more >
Construction / Government & Politics / Transportation

The Public in Public Policy (Craig Douglass On Consumers)

A much-needed increase in annual highway funding is a problem. It’s a problem because the needs are so great, and the options for attainable, incremental funding are limited. In order to achieve the increases necessary to benefit all Arkansans, public involvement is needed in the development of new public policy leading to increased funding. read more >