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EVENT REMINDER: ARDOT to Celebrate Completion of Interstate 30 Crossing Project Through Little Rock, North Little Rock

Posted on December 02, 2024

The public is invited to join elected officials, members of the Arkansas State Highway Commission, Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials, and other community leaders at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate completion of the project known as 30 Crossing. This project reconstructed and provided operational improvements to Interstate 30 in downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock.

ARDOT to Celebrate Completion of Interstate 30 Crossing Project Through Little Rock, North Little Rock

Posted on November 21, 2024

The public is invited to join elected officials, members of the Arkansas State Highway Commission, Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials, and other community leaders at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate completion of the project known as 30 Crossing. This project reconstructed and provided operational improvements to Interstate 30 in downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock.

Final ‘Tip of the CAP’ Event Set for July 25 Celebrating Highway Improvements in Central Arkansas

Posted on July 18, 2023

The last of the four statewide ‘Tip of the CAP’ celebrations will be held in Little Rock to showcase the 31 Connecting Arkansas Program (CAP) projects made possible by the half-cent sales tax revenue dedicated to road and bridge projects.

Bentonville ‘Tip of the CAP’ Event Set for March 9 Celebrating Highway Improvements in Northwest Arkansas

Posted on March 06, 2023

The ‘Tip of the CAP’ event in Bentonville will celebrate highway improvements in Northwest Arkansas made possible by the half-cent sales tax revenue dedicated to road and bridge projects.

Jonesboro ‘Tip of the CAP’ Event Set for Oct. 26 Celebrating Highway Improvements in Northeastern Arkansas

Posted on October 19, 2022

The ‘Tip of the CAP’ event in Jonesboro will celebrate highway improvements in Northeastern Arkansas made possible by the half-cent sales tax revenue dedicated to road and bridge projects.

El Dorado ‘Tip of the CAP’ Event Celebrating Highway Improvements in Southern Arkansas

Posted on September 06, 2022

The ‘Tip of the CAP’ event in El Dorado will celebrate highway improvements in Southern Arkansas made possible by the ½ cent sales tax revenue.

Decision Finalized on Noise Barriers in Jacksonville

Posted on June 02, 2020

Proposed noise barriers at four additional locations in Jacksonville-11 different options-did not receive the necessary public support and will not be constructed.

ARDOT Earns America's Transportation Award For U.S. Highway 70 Improvements

Posted on August 20, 2019

The award is in recognition of the U.S. Highway 70 widening project extending from Interstate 30 westward to Hot Springs. The project tied for first place in the “Operations Excellence, Medium Project” category.

Construction Begins on Interstate 30 in Saline County

Posted on May 03, 2019

The project to widen Interstate 30 in Saline County-the single-largest contract ever awarded by the Arkansas Highway Commission-is scheduled to begin construction Tuesday, May 7.

Arkansas Highway Commission Approves Bid for Improvements in Van Buren County (CA0801)

Posted on January 28, 2019

The purpose of this project is to widen approximately 8 miles of U.S. Highway 65 to four lanes. The improvements extend from Clinton northward to State Highway 110.

Arkansas Highway Commission Approves Bid for Improvements in Greene & Lawrence County (CA1003)

Posted on January 28, 2019

The purpose of this project is to widen approximately 14.3 miles of U.S. Highway 412 to four lanes between U.S. Highway 67 and State Highway 141, west of Paragould.

Arkansas State Highway Commission Approves Selection of 30 Crossing Design-Builder

Posted on January 09, 2019

The Arkansas State Highway Commission approved selection of Kiewit-Massman Constructors to provide design and construction of the 30 Crossing project upon the successful conclusion of an optimization and refinement period.

Arkansas Highway Commission Approves Bid for Improvements in Saline County (CA0601)

Posted on December 19, 2018

The purpose of this project is to widen 5.4 miles of Interstate 30 to six lanes, reconstruct three interchanges, and replace five bridge structures between U.S. Highway 70 and Sevier Street in Benton.

South Hughes Street Bridge in Little Rock to Reopen Three Weeks Early

Posted on September 28, 2018

Construction contractor Manhattan Road & Bridge estimated that it would take 96 days to replace the bridge, resulting in a late October completion. However, crews worked hard to reopen the bridge 23 days early.

Arkansas Highway Commission Approves Bid for Improvements in Ashley County (CA0202)

Posted on September 24, 2018

The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in Ashley County

Arkansas Highway Commission Approves Bid for Improvements in Ashley County (CA0201)

Posted on September 24, 2018

The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in Ashley County

ARDOT’s Connecting Arkansas Program Marks 5-Year Anniversary

Posted on August 21, 2018

Since July 2013, ARDOT has completed 11 construction projects and has another six under construction, equating to more than 85 miles of highway and interstate improvements. Another eight projects with 60 miles of widening or new-alignment construction are scheduled for bid openings later this year.

Department Seeking Input at 30 Crossing Public Hearing

Posted on June 08, 2018

The Location and Design Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Wyndham Riverfront (Silver City Rooms), located at 2 Riverfront Place in North Little Rock

UPDATE! New Lanes to Open on U.S. Highway 70 in Garland and Saline Counties

Posted on May 23, 2018

Construction is nearing completion to widen U.S. Highway 70 to two travel lanes in each direction with a continuous center turn lane.

New Lanes to Open on U.S. Highway 70 in Garland and Saline Counties

Posted on May 23, 2018

Approximately 17.5 miles of newly constructed lanes on U.S. Highway 70 between Benton and Hot Springs are opening to traffic.

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