Fallen Workers Memorial Dedication
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. […]
Groundbreaking for New I-49 Bridge a Milestone Moment for Arkansas
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 […]
Thoughts on History Being Made on a Dirt Road in Barling
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. […]
New Arkansas Laws Go into Effect August 5
During the 2025 Arkansas Legislative Session, several laws passed that Arkansas travelers should know. These laws go into effect Tuesday, August 5.