Upset because line is too long at Starbucks or you're stuck in traffic? Here's your reality check: A foster child was asked what he wanted in a family. (h/t Foster Care & Adoption) #fostercare

WINTER STORM: The majority of the state is expected to see significant wintry precipitation Thursday into Friday. Most areas could see 4-10" of snow. A wet snow is expected, which means slushier driving conditions. ARDOT will be working hard around the clock to keep you safe.

Our Strike Team is ready to roll. If you see a snow plow driver, wave and thank them!

A 30-second look at the snowfall beginning to blanket our state 🌨️

10 am IDrive Arkansas check: - 3-8+" of snow and counting - Wet snow = dangerous driving conditions - Precipitation expected to stop by Friday afternoon - Re-freezing is a big concern overnight - Immediate goal is to get one passable lane in each direction on primary routes

A week late, but Henry Killian Coulter joined us late last Thursday afternoon. He’s named after Henrys on both sides and my paternal grandmother. We’re grateful to be this resilient boy’s parents, and we know he’ll do amazing things!

TAYLOR SWIFT, MY FAVORITE FOOTBALL PLAYER, IS HEADED TO THE SUPER BOWL FOR THE SECOND TIME IN HER CAREER

A nice day for kayaking down I-57 #arwx

Today's the day! Taking our guy in for the first of several surgeries. I'm truly thankful for Henry's medical team, our supportive family, and my remarkable wife for taking the lead caring for our son.

ARDOT Director Jared Wiley spoke at the ribbon-cutting for the newly restored Old River Bridge in Saline County - the oldest bridge in Arkansas. It took many community stakeholders to save this piece of Arkansas history and restore it so it can be part of our future too.

Thank you, AAA Travel and the ArkansasStatePolice ASP Arkansas Highway Safety Office, for inviting ARDOT to be part of the "Slow Down, Move Over" press event this morning. We're always grateful for the opportunity to promote road safety, especially ahead of a busy holiday weekend.

Statement from ARDOT Director Jared Wiley

Today we honor our four-legged heroes who serve alongside our Arkansas Highway Police force every day. Pictured: Sergeant Zac Emerick with K-9 Mack and Patrolman First Class Nicholas Murphy with K-9 Jackie - these dedicated teams work tirelessly to keep Arkansas highways safe. 🐾

Thank you to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement ACHI for having us on your podcast to talk about our new Street Smart road safety education program for 6th-8th grade students. Learn more at StreetSmartAR.org. bit.ly/41tkCq5?fbclid…

To honor our fallen workers, ARDOT will be hosting a dedication for our new Fallen Worker Memorial next Thursday, October 9.

Two states, one bridge, and now — one name that carries a whole lot of history. Today in Memphis, it became official. The new I-55 bridge will be called “Kings’ Crossing” after three icons — B.B. King; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley.

Although it was 70 degrees and sunny today, ARDOT's Winter Weather Strike Team spent the day training, testing equipment, and practicing real-world scenarios and communication. This will ensure that by the time winter weather hits, our crews are rehearsed and ready.

In January, Arkansas Highway Police officers will begin utilizing new technology to detect handheld device usage while driving through a work zone. To learn more about the new process, watch our video below.