Top Arkansas Department of Transportation Projects in Faulkner County
| Project | Letting | Amount | Contractor | Estimated or Actual Completion Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Arkansas 89 Overpass and Highway Realignment | November 2020 | $26.2 million | Emery Sapp & Sons | August 2023 | New railroad overpass and new location of Arkansas 89 in Mayflower |
| 2. I-40 between Conway and North Little Rock | November 2023 | $22.1 million | Rogers Group Inc. | Early 2024 | Resurfacing approximately 22.2 miles of I-40 between Conway and North Little Rock |
| 3. Bridge Preservation Projects | June 2022 | $8.5 million | Louis-Company LLC | Late 2023 | Installed a polymer overlay on 64 structures in various counties, including 7 structures in Faulkner County |
| 4. Arkansas 25 between Beaverfork Lake and U.S. 65 | March 2023 | $3.7 million | Rogers Group Inc. | Late 2023 | Adding a left turn on Arkansas 25 at High School Drive, as well as resurfacing approximately 8.4 miles of Arkansas 25 between Beaverfork Lake and U.S. 65 |
| 5. Arkansas 25 Improvements between Guy and Heber Springs | June 2022 | $2.6 million | CK Asphalt | September 2023 | Various safety improvements to Arkansas 25 including UTBWC, rumble strips, superelevation adjustments, and left turn lanes |
Top Arkansas Department of Transportation Projects Scheduled for 2024
| Job Name | Scheduled Date | Current Estimate | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. U.S. 65B Improvements | Mid 2024 | $10-$15 million | Various intersection improvements on U.S. 65B; widen to six lanes from U.S. 365 to I-40 eastbound ramps |
| 2. Arkansas 60, U.S. 64, and U.S. 65 Improvements | Early 2024 | $5-$10 million | Resurface approximately 9.4 miles of Arkansas 60, U.S. 64, and U.S. 65B in Conway |
| 3. U.S. 65B Widening between U.S. 64 and Bruce Street | Late 2024 | $1-$5 million | Widen U.S. 65B to five lanes between U.S. 64 and Bruce Street |
| 4. U.S. 64 and Hogan Lane Roundabout | Mid 2024 | $1-$5 million | Construct roundabout at intersection of U.S. 64 and Hogan Lane |
| 5. Traffic Signal Upgrade at U.S. 65B and Robins Streeet | Mid 2024 | $1-$5 million | Upgrade existing traffic signal at intersection of U.S. 65B and Robins Street |
Top City of Conway Road Projects in 2023
| Project | Amount | Partner | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Markham Street Phase Two | $1.7 million | Metroplan | Spruce Street to Walnut Street |
| 2. College Avenue and Farris Road Roundabout | $1.3 million | — | Replaced four-way stoplight with roundabout |
| 3. Middle Road Bridge | $1.3 million | Faulkner County | Replaced old bridge at Gold Creek |
| 4. 2023 Asphalt Overlay Program | $1.2 million | — | — |
| 5. Central Landing Boulevard Extension | $1 million | — | Sixth Street to Conway Community Center |
| 6. Donaghey Avenue and Prince Street Roundabout | $700,000 | — | Replaced four-way stoplight with roundabout |
| 7. Harkrider Street Sidewalk | $550,000 | Arkansas Department of Transportation | Robins Street to Bruce Street |
| 8. Catherine Place Detention Pond | $270,000 | American Rescue Plan | — |
| 9. Irby Drive Detention Pond | $270,000 | American Rescue Plan | — |
| 10. Downtown Drainage Study | $200,000 | Metroplan | — |
| 11. Old Conway Sidewalk Rehab | $150,000 | — | 2023 projects included Ash Street, Center Street, Robinson Avenue, Locust Street, Davis Street, Hairston Street, Caldwell Street, and Faulkner Street |
| 12. Tyler Street Sidewalks and Crosswalks | $100,000 | — | Salem Road to Gatlin Park |
Top City of Conway Future Road Projects
| Project | Amount | Parnter | Project Start Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Connect Conway Greenway Trail | $24.6 million | U.S. Department of Transportation | 2027 | 15 miles of bike and pedestrian infrastructure, providing a viable transportation option for many by connecting 10 city parks, seven schools, three major retail areas, three higher education institutions, 14 major employment centers, 16 neighborhoods, and other vital community services |
| 2. Dave Ward Drive Widening and Intersection Improvement | $15 million | Arkansas Department of Transportation | 2024 | Harkrider Street to I-40 |
| 3. Salem Road Bridge Replacement | $8.2 million | Metroplan | 2024 | Tucker Creek |
| 4. Salem Road Reconstruction | $7.5 million | Metroplan | 2025 | Dave Ward Drive to College Avenue |
| 5. Donaghey Avenue Phase Two | $5 million | — | 2024 | Ada Avenue to Prince Street |
| 6. East German Lane Reconstruction | $5 million | — | 2024 | Oak Street to Mockingbird Avenue |
| 7. Harkrider Street Reconstruction | $5 million | Arkansas Department of Transportation | 2025 | Oak Street to Bruce Street |
| 8. Hogan Lane and U.S. 64 Roundabout | $2.5 million | Arkansas Department of Transportation | 2024 | — |
| 9. College Avenue Bridge Replacement | TBD | Metroplan | 2024 | Tucker Creek |
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