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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Arkansas State Police reminds drivers to move over for first responders
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas State Police is reminding drivers that moving over for first responders is a state law. The Arkansas Move Over Law requires drivers to move over not only for emergency vehicles but also for vehicles operated by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, utility vehicles, tow trucks, and other authorized vehicles displaying flashing, revolving, or rotating lights in blue, red, amber, white, or green, according to ASP officials. ASP: Teen dead, 3 teens injured after high-speed pursuit involving Arkansas State Police ends in crash Officials added that when approaching an authorized vehicle that is stopped or parked on a street, road, highway, or shoulder, drivers must move to the farthest lane or position themselves as far away from the authorized vehicle as possible. They should remain in that lane until they have safely passed the authorized vehicle while exercising caution. If changing lanes is unsafe or impossible, the driver should reduce their speed according to the conditions of the street, road, or highway where the authorized vehicle is stopped or parked. Officials said anyone who violates the law may face fines ranging from $250 to $1,000, possible jail time and risk losing their driver's license. ASP Col. Mike Hagar said moving over is more than a courtesy. 'When you see flashing lights, move over or slow down,' Hagar said. 'This is the law and a responsibility we all share.' Arkansas State Police arrests man in Eudora after nationwide alert Late Wednesday morning, two ASP troopers were hit while they were making a traffic stop on Interstate 430. The troopers were treated and released, and the driver of the vehicle that hit the patrol car was not injured. 'This incident highlights the critical importance of the Move Over Law. The collision occurred during a routine traffic stop, a scenario where law enforcement officers are especially vulnerable,' Hagar said at the time. 'Compliance with the Move Over Law is essential to prevent such accidents and protect emergency workers on Arkansas roads.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
23-04-2025
- Business
- Axios
The Agenda: Money for trails
Here are a few highlights for tonight's city council meeting you trail users especially should know. 🚧 Applying for a $500,000 Arkansas Department of Transportation grant for construction that would extend the Arkansas Missouri Trail from Southeast Moberly Lane to connect to Eighth Street and the new Walmart campus. The city would match $134,000. 💧 Amending the contract with Hawkin-Weir Engineers, increasing by about $2.64 million to a total of about $9.14 million for improvements to the Bentonville Water Resource Recover Facility. Springdale will vote on: 🚲 Expressing the willingness of the city to use $500,000 in federal aid to help pay for work at the Pride of Springdale Trail from South 48th Street to Gene George Boulevard geared toward making it more bicycle-friendly. The city would contribute $125,000. 💰 Similarly, expressing the willingness of the city to use $116,800 in federal aid for the Thunderchicken Trail Rehabilitation project, including reconstruction of the mountain bike trail treads at Thunderchicken Park, wooden trail features, rock replacement and installation of culverts. The city would match $29,200.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ARDOT gears up for National Work Zone Awareness Week
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will host its National Work Zone Awareness Week kick-off event on Monday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at the Little Rock Air Force Base. According to a press release, the Arkansas Legislature recently passed three pieces of legislation in response to the rising numbers in traffic crashes in work zone-related areas. Listed below are the three pieces of legislation: ACT 117 — Requires driver's instruction manual and driver's license examination to include information about the safe operation of a motor vehicle in a highway work zone. ACT 209 — Authorizes the use of green lights by roadway construction or maintenance vehicles. Amends the special restrictions on lamp colors and colors that may be used by emergency vehicles ACT 327 — Amends the law concerning moving traffic violations in a highway work zone to create mobile work zones and assess a fine for a moving traffic violation in a mobile work zone. ARDOT names new director 'This legislation is about improving safety for road workers and the traveling public,' ARDOT director Jared D. Wiley said. 'When you encounter a work zone, please slow down, be alert, and obey traffic laws. We owe this to the men and women working to improve our roads.' Founded by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and the Federal Highway Administration, the National Work Zones Awareness Week campaign is observed every spring, marking the beginning of construction season. 'We see far too many close calls and tragedies in work zones,' Arkansas State Highway Commission chairman Phillip Taldo said. 'These changes give us the tools to better protect everyone on the road.' The release says National Work Zone Awareness Week will take place April 21-25 to encourage safe driving through work zones across the country. For more information, visit the Arkansas Department of Transportation's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Nearly 50 Arkansas highways closed due to flooding, water rescues
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After high winds and flash flooding swept through Arkansas on Friday and Saturday, nearly 50 highways were closed due to high water. According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, nine of those highways were damaged. Power outages hit Arkansas hard after severe storms Storm waters stranded a group of Arkansans near Lake Catherine State Park in Garland County after rushing water damaged Highway 171 at the bridge leading into Lake Catherine State Park. They were rescued by crews from the Lake Hamilton and Hot Springs fire crews. The rescue began after storm waters swept over the bridge early Saturday morning and caused a small section of one lane of the highway leading to the bridge to wash away. 'About 4:15, we got a call for a rescue, some cabins beyond the bridge, their vehicle washed down the creek, and they could not get out of the house.' Lake Hamilton Fire Chief Doug Davey said. 'We attempted to make it – could not – so we called Hot Springs Fire Department Swiftwater Rescue Team, they came and made it to the people and got them out.' Little Rock 5-year-old killed by falling tree during severe storms; others injured in Miller County ARDOT said they expected to be able to patch the damaged road a few hours after the heavy rain left the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Crews responding to fire near I-530 in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ark. – A large grass fire on Interstate 530 in Jefferson County is shutting down traffic. The Arkansas Department of Transportation iDrive cameras show a large amount of smoke coming from a wooded area just north of the Highway 104 Exit. The cameras show northbound traffic being redirected from I-530 back onto Highway 104. Southbound is also being redirected off I-530 onto Gravel Pit Road. There is no word yet on a possible cause for the fire. This is Wednesday's second confirmed wildfire after a grass fire near I-57 in Jackson County. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
