This bond is required for anyone who needs to use or work within Arkansas state highway right-of-way areas. This includes contractors, utility companies, or businesses that need to access, cross, or place equipment near state highways. The bond protects the State of Arkansas by ensuring that any work done near highway…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for anyone who needs to use or work within Arkansas state highway right-of-way areas. This includes contractors, utility companies, or businesses that need to access, cross, or place equipment near state highways. The bond protects the State of Arkansas by ensuring that any work done near highway…
Who usually needs it
Contractors, construction companies, subcontractors, and utility companies performing work that disturbs Arkansas highway rights of way—such as highway construction, maintenance, road widening, bridge construction, utility installation, excavation, or grading—must obtain this bond as a prerequisite for securing permits from ARDOT to ensure restoration of th…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Permit bonds are required for specific activities, construction projects, or business operations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger permit bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Many common permit bonds qualify for instant approval with no underwriting required. Requirements vary by j…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateARBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeState of ArkansasBond classPermit BondCategoryTransportationBondArkansas Highway Right of Way BondJurisdictionStatePlain descriptionThis bond is required for anyone who needs to use or work within Arkansas state highway right-of-way areas. This includes contractors, utility companies, or businesses that need to access, cross, or place equipment near…Who needs this bondContractors, construction companies, subcontractors, and utility companies performing work that disturbs Arkansas highway rights of way—such as highway construction, maintenance, road widening, bridge construction, util…
