Watch for an Interstate exit to be closed in Benton on your way toward Hot Springs, starting Monday night. Read specifics below. Where: I-30 eastbound Exit 116 (South & Sevier Street) When: Beginning 9 p.m. Monday, July 14 Ending 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 Why: Ramp work More info: Weather permitting, crews will close the […]
Striping Work Requires Overnight Alternating Exit Ramp Closures on Interstate 30
Construction to widen Interstate 30 (I-30) to six lanes in Saline County requires multiple overnight lane closures, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). Pavement operations on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Saline County require intermittent exit ramp closures from 9 p.m. Monday, June 30 through 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 1. Weather permitting, overnight striping […]
ARDOT to close Interstate 30 lanes March 14-22
Construction to widen Interstate 30 (I-30) to six lanes in Saline County requires multiple overnight lane closures, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). WHERE on I-30 eastbound from 🌙 9 p.m. to 🌞 5 a.m. WHEN Nightly from Friday night, March 14 through Saturday morning, March 22, EXCEPT lanes will not be closed […]
ARDOT crews prepare for statewide winter storm
Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) crews are preparing for what has the potential to be a significant, statewide weather event Thursday, January 9, into Friday, January 10. Earlier this week, Arkansas saw its first bout of light winter weather for the year in northwest and north central parts of the state. A second, more significant […]
ARDOT awards nearly $1M in federal funds to Saline County walking, biking and boating projects
Three Saline County projects were awarded federal money by ARDOT through either the TAP or RTP program. Read more below about each local project and see the full list of the many projects in the state and the amount they were awarded. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) revealed the award recipients for the 2024 […]
Jared D. Wiley Named ARDOT Director
The Arkansas Highway Commission has named Jared D. Wiley as Director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). READ MORE BELOW The Commission made the announcement following an executive meeting held Wednesday December 4, 2024, following the Commission’s scheduled Business Meeting. Wiley will succeed Lorie H. Tudor, who announced her retirement effective January 10, […]
After 41 years with ARDOT, Director Lorie Tudor announces retirement
ARDOT will need a new Director soon, and the Highway Commission is working on it. READ MORE BELOW Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) Director Lorie Tudor is retiring effective January 10, 2025. Tudor informed the Highway Commission of her decision in a letter dated December 2nd, 2024. “I’ve had a great career at […]
Lorie Tudor is the first woman to receive award – AGC honors ARDOT Director for Skill, Integrity & Responsibility
Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Arkansas awarded Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) Director Lorie Tudor with their SIR (Skill, Integrity, Responsibility) Award – the highest honor AGC can give to a person outside of their Association. READ MORE AND SEE VIDEO🎬 BELOW Skill, integrity, and responsibility are the core values of all AGC chapters. The […]
Highway Commission Invites Public to Learn About Funding Option at One of 12 Meetings
The Arkansas Highway Commission invites the public to choose one of several meetings to learn about proposed projects that could be funded by a continuation of the temporary half-cent sales tax. These meetings will consist of an open house session where attendees can view displays and visit with Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) staff. This […]
ArDOT to Host Public Meeting Feb 22 About Hwy 5 Widening
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will conduct a public involvement meeting to discuss the proposed widening of Highway 5 between Interstate 30 and Alcoa Road in Saline County. This will be an open house meeting with no formal presentation. The public is invited to visit anytime during the scheduled hours to view exhibits, ask questions, […]