ARKANSAS TALK BUSINESS AND POLITICS SAYS ARDOT BRIDGE INSPECTORS HAVE SHUT DOWN A BRIDGE IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS AFTER “SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE” FOUND
Another major bridge in Northeast Arkansas had to be shutdown immediately on Tuesday (May 25) after significant damage was discovered by inspectors. The U.S. 63/412 bridge that spans the Spring River at Ravenden was closed around 12:30 p.m., according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Inspectors found a broken pin and a broken hangar on […]
MAYFLOWER SEES TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT
After more than 30 years of local people sitting in traffic waiting for trains to cross through the downtown area, traffic will soon be easier to navigate in Mayflower. Local, state, and federal officials were on hand this week for the groundbreaking of a $26 million dollar railroad overpass project. For decades local officials have […]
I-40 BRIDGE CLOSURE ESTIMATED TO COST TRUCKING $2.4M PER DAY. SHIPPERS SHOULD PREPARE FOR LONGER TRANSIT TIMES, SURCHARGES
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (5-14-2021) – With the I-40 Hernando de Soto Bridge connecting Arkansas and Tennessee expected to be closed to traffic for months, new estimates are arising regarding the economic impact of the closure. “Around 12,500 trucks traveled over the I-40 bridge each day and an additional 14,000 trucks cross the I-55 bridge daily. […]
ARKANSAS AND TENNESSEE MAKE PROGRESS ON I-40 MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE REPAIRS
LITTLE ROCK (5-13-2021) – The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) are working together to safely repair and reopen the Interstate 40 Bridge over the Mississippi River, according to agency officials. Today the two transportation agencies have accomplished the following: Generated a computer model of the bridge and adjusted […]
PLEASE BE SAFE THIS SPRING
With the arrival of Spring, more bicyclists than ever before are out on the roads. At Arkansas Good Roads we are reminding all bikers and motorists to work together to make the roads safer for everyone. Accidents can happen and accidents can be deadly. Here is the story of a very seasoned bicyclist from Sherwood […]
BATESVILLE’S ATLAS ASPHALT, WHERE SUCCESS IS STILL A FAMILY AFFAIR
By Joe QuinnArkansas Good Roads Executive Director Atlas Asphalt CEO Mark Lamberth is settled in a conference room in his Batesville office. In the office next door his son Lance is meeting with a project team. As we talk, Mark’s granddaughter wanders in to update her grandfather that she just dropped her car off for […]
A MESSAGE FROM ARKANSAS GOOD ROADS
It’s been a week we will all remember. Record low temperatures, broken water pipes, power outages, car accidents, disruptions to the supply chain that brings food and prescription drugs to our homes. Complex weather related decisions for school districts already dealing with pandemic issues. At Arkansas Good Roads we understand that one of the reasons […]
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ARKANSAS HIGHWAY POLICE PREPARING STATEWIDE FOR UPCOMING WINTER WEATHER EVENT
LITTLE ROCK (2-12) – The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Arkansas Highway Police (AHP) are encouraging residents to stay off the roads and stay warm during the upcoming winter weather event. Starting Sunday, February 14, AHP is preparing to assist motorists during the dangerous conditions that could be caused by the winter storm while […]
ARKANSAS ROADS RANK RISES 23 SPOTS IN REPORT
by Talk Business & Politics staff, December 27, 2020 The Arkansas highway system is ranked ninth in the United States in overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to the 25th annual report from the nonprofit libertarian think tank Reason Foundation. The state improved 23 spots in its ranking from the previous report and was one of […]
ISSUE 1 ROAD PROJECTS
This is an Arkansas Department of Transportation map that shows what roads and bridge projects will be possible if Issue 1 passes. The continuation of this revenue source will allow for $5.6 billion in road and bridge maintenance and a second phase of the Connecting Arkansas program. There is no new tax involved here. This […]