Yesterday's Fallen Worker Memorial Dedication was a powerful reminder of why this monument exists. Behind every work zone is someone's family member, friend, and coworker who deserves to make it home safe. Lets all remember to stay alert when we see crews working on our roads.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Interstate 49 Extension project groundbreaking in Barling today!
Phase 1 of 4 of this project kicks off with building the bridge over the Arkansas River - a game-changing north-south connector for western Arkansas.
Striking gold for the I-49 Extension project! We celebrated today in Barling, signifying the start of the first of four phases by driving spikes where the bridge will begin near the Arkansas River. Thank you to all who came out!
In case you missed it, our Street Smart education program launched today for schools across Arkansas!
We can't wait to see teachers and students using and benefiting from this road safety education program created by ARDOT and @ArkansasEd.
https://t.co/zUUR5jRB4o
Kicking off the ArDOT/ADE new StreetSmart initiative to educate students state wide the importance of driving safety. @myARDOT https://t.co/kxrZDCnTfl for more info.
𝐌𝐀𝐏𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐀𝐏𝐀 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 - Join us October 20–21 in Branson for the Emerging Leaders' Event!
For more details and registration, visit https://t.co/Wh8387ra4U
📈 U.S. traffic deaths are up 13% since 2019.
🕑 Drivers lost 8.8 billion hours to congestion in 2023.
The TRIP National Fact Sheet has the full picture → https://t.co/kkIBOi9VbM
#TrafficSafety#InfrastructureCrisis#Policy
We celebrated the completion of the Scogin Drive Connector project yesterday in Monticello - providing direct access from Highway 83 Spur to Highway 278.
Thank you to the City of Monticello and Drew County for partnering with us to make this project a reality.
🚨US traffic deaths are up 20% since 2014.
In 2024, crashes cost $1.8T in economic & quality-of-life losses.
@TRIP_Inc’s new report reveals what’s behind the crisis and how to fix it.
📊 Read: https://t.co/w2tDjWOhYF
#TrafficSafety#TRIPReport#SafeStreets@AAAnews@ATSSAHQ
Join industry expert Carolina Rodezno from @ncatauburn during next month's #webinar as we breakdown what WMA and HWMA technologies are and how you can integrate it into your practices
Secure your spot ➡️ https://t.co/C7DjFe9HLP
Rural roads are essential to our economy and communities—but they come with unique safety risks. This week, remember to stay alert, watch for signs, workers and other hazards so everyone stays safe! #RuralRoadSafety#SaferRoadsSaveLives@ruralroadsafety
⚠️Attention contractors⚠️
We are now accepting bids for ARDOT's next bid letting, scheduled for Wednesday, August 13.
Use this link to stay up-to-date on currently advertised projects:
https://t.co/dLmJCHg2ML
🖥️ NEW WEBINAR 🖥️
Drawing on technical reports QIP-125 and QIP-133 this #webinar will equip you with Warm-Mix Asphalt best practices and inform you of Half-Warm-Mix Asphalt practices across the globe.
Secure your spot ➡️ https://t.co/Zq1yJTVjQl
🔎 #IMPACT2025 Session Spotlight ☀️ AI isn’t just hype — it’s changing how we lead, build, and work. Tristan Wilson of Edgevanta breaks it down with real tools you can use now. Want to know how AI can help your business? Register for IMPACT today ➡️ https://t.co/4YyINwlJRc
ARDOT Director Jared Wiley spoke at the ribbon-cutting for the newly restored Old River Bridge in Saline County - the oldest bridge in Arkansas.
It took many community stakeholders to save this piece of Arkansas history and restore it so it can be part of our future too.