Federal grant will support Port of Little Rock road construction near proposed Google data center
A $4.5 million federal grant has been awarded to the Port of Little Rock for road construction. This infrastructure project will improve access to the port's industrial park, which includes the site of a proposed Google data center. The grant signifies governmental support for local economic development and data center infrastructure.
The Port of Little Rock has received a $4.5 million federal grant to fund critical road construction within its industrial park. This infrastructure development is specifically intended to enhance access to the southwest area of the port, where a proposed Google data center is slated for development.
The economic development announcement took place on Friday, September 25, 2026, with several prominent officials in attendance. Among those present were Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr., Bryan Day, executive director of the Little Rock Port Authority, U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., and Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde. Jay Chesshir, president of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, also spoke at the event, underscoring the regional significance of the project and the federal funding.