Notice to Media

LITTLE ROCK (11-1) 

     The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) has announced the 2003 bid letting schedule.

     Dates for receiving construction bids are as follows:

January 8, 2003

February 19, 2003

April 2, 2003

May 14, 2003

July 9, 2003

August 20, 2003

October 1, 2003

November 19, 2003

     Bid lettings are held at the AHTD Central Office located at 10324 Interstate 30 in Little Rock.   The bid lettings typically begin at 10:30 a.m., but are subject to change.  Notice will be provided in advance of each letting.

     These are also the dates for the scheduled meetings of the Arkansas Highway Commission.  Advance notice of the starting times for the Commission meetings will be provided by the AHTD Central Office.

     For more information on submitting construction bids, contact the Programs and Contracts division at 501-569-2262 or visit www.arkansashighways.com.

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