Fort Smith, Ark. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined Congressman Steve Womack for a visit to the I-49 river bridge project in Fort Smith, where officials said the major infrastructure project remains on budget and ahead of schedule.
The City of Fort Smith shared details of the visit in a social media post on October 5, highlighting the project’s progress and its importance to the River Valley.
The bridge portion of the project spans nearly one mile, representing a significant part of the ongoing infrastructure development along the I-49 corridor.
During the visit, Duffy highlighted how investments in transportation infrastructure can improve safety for travelers while saving time and money over the long term. He also emphasized the bipartisan support behind projects such as the I-49 river bridge.
The project is expected to play an important role in regional transportation by improving connections and supporting continued growth in the River Valley.
The city thanked Duffy for visiting the area and seeing the project’s progress firsthand, also highlighting the region’s growth and development.
Officials did not provide a specific completion date in the city’s post, but the project being ahead of schedule and on budget marks a positive update for the ongoing construction effort.