Jared Wiley
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 >
New I-55 Bridge to be Named in Honor of Three Kings
Construction on the $800 million bridge over the Mississippi River is expected to begin in 2026. read more >
I-49 Interchange Improvement Coming to Fayetteville
The interchange, numerically Exit 62, is a vital and often-congested connection because of its proximity to the University of Arkansas. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Bridge to the Future: State Starts I-49 Arkansas River Bridge Project in Fort Smith
The project is the first in a four-part construction series that officials hope will finally get momentum behind the goal of extending I-49 from Fort Smith to Texarkana. read more >
by Marty Cook -
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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 -
I-30 Crossing Contractor Kiewit Picked to Oversee I-55 Bridge Replacement
Nearly $800 million in state and federal funds have been committed to the project. Construction is estimated to begin as early as the second half of 2025. read more >
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments includes new members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and Arkansas Racing Commission. read more >
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 >
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 >
Jared Wiley Named Next ARDOT Director; Philip Taldo Named Highway Commission Chair
Wiley is currently the department's chief engineer for preconstruction. He's been with ARDOT since 2005. read more >
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