Saline CO. Old river bridge (TAP-21) (S)

On June 20, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Formula Grant of $1,584,242.39 to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The award funds the rehabilitation of the Old River Bridge in Saline County, Arkansas, converting the structure for non-vehicular use as part of the Southwest Trail multimodal transportation initiative. This project supports the agency's broader mission to develop and maintain comprehensive transportation infrastructure across Arkansas while enhancing community mobility and safety.

The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to state departments of transportation for highway-related projects, including bridge rehabilitation and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. This award exemplifies the program's support for transportation alternatives and enhancement activities that promote active transportation network development. ArDOT, the primary transportation infrastructure agency for Arkansas, administers numerous federal grant awards totaling over $200 million in recent fiscal years and regularly receives FHWA funding for highway construction, bridge preservation, and recreational trail development across the state.

Project description

To rehabilitate the old river bridge for non-vehicular use as part of the southwest trail