Hwy 412 / I-49 corridor sequencing and local works
Key Questions
What is the status of the Springdale Bypass project?
Phase II is ahead of schedule for completion in fall 2026, while Phase IV is in development for 2028. ARDOT continues updates on the Hwy 412/I-49 corridor.
What major airport and highway projects are underway at XNA?
The XNA Connector project ($127.67M, 4 miles with 11 bridges) is advancing toward late 2026 completion. Western concourse design is approved and a parking deck design contract was awarded.
How is NWA studying toll roads for future infrastructure?
NWARPC is conducting an 18-24 month study on tolls for new roads only, drawing from Oklahoma and Kansas City models. The study excludes tolling existing I-49 and supports the broader $6B funding gap solutions.
ARDOT updates: Springdale Bypass Phase II ahead of schedule (fall 2026), Phase IV in development for 2028. Bentonville SW A Street utility work ongoing. New $4M Greenhouse Road funding recommendation advances, plus $2M Bentonville intersection award. Razorback Greenway realignment at I-49 and expansion underway. Springdale awarded $28M railroad crossing grant. XNA expansion continues: western concourse design approved, parking deck design contract, 100 acres for second runway. NWARPC studying tolls for future roads, 18-24 month study — using Oklahoma and Kansas City models, not tolling existing I-49. XNA nearly broke all-time passenger record during Walmart Week. Scott Family Amazeum to open Wonder Wing at XNA on June 24. Arkansas State Highway Commission releases draft STIP for public comment (deadline July 28). Crossland Construction advancing XNA Connector ($127.67M, 4-mile highway, 11 bridges, drone mapping, completion late 2026). Hangar development at Bentonville Municipal Airport (Thaden Field) — 55k sq ft, six private owners, first major west-side expansion since 2018, includes $30k aviation scholarships. The $6B infrastructure funding gap and Forward 2050 plan (toll roads, bus rapid transit along 71B) provide context for these projects. New: United Airlines to launch daily XNA to Newark flights in September — strengthens global connectivity for NWA businesses.