by Jeff Della Rosa (JDellaRosa@nwabj.com)
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) will receive an additional $91 million for six projects, according to a Wednesday (March 13) news release. The money comprises congressionally directed spending and community project funding.
According to the release, the money was secured by members of the state’s congressional delegation, including U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark.; U.S. Reps. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro; Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs; and Steve Womack, R-Rogers. The money was included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriation for federal fiscal year 2024, which started Oct. 1.
Following are the amounts and projects the money will support:
$67 million for Interstate 49 between Barling and Alma.
$6 million for the future Interstate 57 from Walnut Ridge to the Missouri state line.
$5 million for the Highway 10 Greenwood Bypass.
$5 million for Highway 82 corridor improvements in Ashley, Chicot, Columbia and Union counties.
$5 million for U.S. Highway 412 corridor improvements at Interstate 49.
$3 million for Highway 412 corridor improvements in northern Arkansas.
ArDOT to receive $91 million in federal funding for highway projects
