On Tuesday, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) marked a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for an enhanced commercial vehicle parking facility.
Located in West Memphis, Arkansas, the newly expanded truck parking area is positioned on the westbound side of I-40, just west of mile marker 275.
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The truck parking area was formerly a welcome center, officials said.
The recently unveiled parking facility will serve as a crucial solution to address the nationwide shortage of truck parking spaces, providing a total of 84 dedicated spaces for overnight parking. This initiative, as stated by ARDOT, aims to alleviate the ongoing challenges faced by truckers in finding suitable parking locations.
Additionally, West Memphis city officials have confirmed that the facility will house an Arkansas Highway Patrol Substation, adding an extra layer of safety and security for truckers and other road users.
It’s worth noting that the truck parking area was transformed from its previous role as a welcome center, reflecting a proactive approach to repurpose existing infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the trucking industry.
ARDOT spent $6 million on construction of the truck parking facility.
You can view video from Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony below.
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