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Hundreds show up for Highfill meeting focused on possible Western North-South Connector road | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (1089+ words) HIGHFILL -- Hundreds turned out for the Arkansas Department of Transportation public involvement meeting Tuesday at 4: 30 p. m. in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church in Highfill, waiting in a line that reached the sidewalk and turned the corner. More continued to…...
Transportation data shows strong March for industry | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (84+ words) Transportation data shows strong March for industry'nwaonline. com Transportation data shows strong March for industry The trucking and transportation industry continues to show signs of relief from a freight recession, as more data in 2026 shows a growing strength in the…...
Overnight Interstate 49 lane closures set in Fayetteville, starting Monday and ending Thursday morning | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- Overnight lane closures are set along Interstate 49 through Thursday morning, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Overnight Interstate 49 lane closures set in Fayetteville, starting Monday and ending Thursday morning FAYETTEVILLE -- Overnight lane closures are set along Interstate 49 through…...
Arkansas Highway Police using artificial intelligence to spot drivers holding phones in work zones | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
1+ week, 4+ day ago (97+ words) Arkansas Highway Police using artificial intelligence to spot drivers holding phones in work zones'Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Arkansas Highway Police using artificial intelligence to spot drivers holding phones in work zones Since mid-January, 70 citations and 571 warnings have been handed out to…...
Arkansas Department of Transportation finishes implementing efficiency measures after four years | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
1+ week, 6+ day ago (108+ words) Arkansas Department of Transportation finishes implementing efficiency measures after four years'nwaonline. com Arkansas Department of Transportation finishes implementing efficiency measures after four years The Arkansas Department of Transportation has implemented all efficiency review recommendations made by the Arkansas Legislative Council,…...
New Ozark Regional Transit bus route connects Crystal Bridges, downtown Bentonville | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
2+ week, 4+ day ago (744+ words) BENTONVILLE -- People have a new way to get around downtown and the surrounding area without a car more easily -- and for free. Joel Gardner, executive director of Ozark Regional Transit, said the Springdale-based transit provider started operating a new fixed…...
Commercial truck orders surge in February as analysts see freight recession easing | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
2+ week, 5+ day ago (89+ words) Commercial truck orders surge in February as analysts see freight recession easing'Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Commercial truck orders surge in February as analysts see freight recession easing The trucking industry is showing signs of optimism in 2026, as truck orders and tonnage…...
Public input sought on plans for connector road between Interstate 49 in Bella Vista and U. S. 412 in Benton County | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
2+ week, 5+ day ago (381+ words) HIWASSE -- The Arkansas Department of Transportation is holding two public involvement meetings to get input on plans for a western connector between Interstate 49 in Bella Vista and U. S. 412 west of Arkansas 112 in Benton County. The meetings are set for: 4: 30 to 6: 30 p. m. April…...
Freightliner donates three trucks to workforce development nonprofit | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
3+ week, 4+ day ago (217+ words) Be Pro Be Proud, a workforce development nonprofit, said it received a donation of three trucks from Freightliner, a division of Daimler Truck North America. The three fifth-generation Cascadia trucks will help the nonprofit further its mission of reaching students…...
OPINION | GARY SMITH: Airport experiences show the challenges of creating an uplifting experience | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (36+ words) OPINION | GARY SMITH: Airport experiences show the challenges of creating an uplifting experience'Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette OPINION | GARY SMITH: Airport experiences show the challenges of creating an uplifting experience Designing terminals seems nearly impossible...