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, […]
Work Requires Alternating Lane Closures on U.S. Highway 67 in Saline County
Highway work began Saturday October 28th related to pavement preservation on U.S. Highway 67 in Saline County. According to Arkansas Department of Transportation officials, this requires lanes in both directions to be alternately closed. Weather permitting, the contractor will be milling the existing asphalt pavement in preparation for placement of a new asphalt layer between Exit 114 at Interstate 30 […]