Bob Crafton is a legend in Arkansas infrastructure circles. Starting in 1962, Bob and his partner Lem Tull built Crafton Tull. A copy that started with two men working out of a cheap motel room today is a highly respected engineering firm with 350 employees. Starting with no money, these two men built a firm […]
Have you ever looked at orange barrels while driving to work and wondered what that construction project is all about and when it will be done? You are not alone. ARDOT has created a dynamic new tool that allows you to click on any ARDOT project in Arkansas and get a lot of information about […]
92 Arkansas Department of Transportation workers have died working to repair or replace our roads. This week, ARDOT dedicated a beautiful new Fallen Workers Memorial, which will serve as a place for families to come and quietly remember and honor their loved ones who have died. The dedication was the largest gathering of ARDOT workers ever. […]
By Joe Quinn The new I-49 bridge over the Arkansas River at Barling is one of four major projects that are part of the current I-49 expansion in Arkansas. The new bridge is funded with a blend of federal and state dollars. The Manhattan Road and Bridge Company is managing construction, and the design work […]
Joe Quinn, AGRF Executive Director In the Arkansas infrastructure world, there are frequent dedications of new structures, but it’s still rare to go to an event where it’s obvious it’s not a typical project. Some projects are just bigger and more sophisticated, and you know from the earliest planning that they will be remembered differently. […]
During the 2025 Arkansas Legislative Session, several laws passed that Arkansas travelers should know. These laws go into effect Tuesday, August 5.