Why is it called Bobby Hopper Tunnel?
Why is it called Bobby Hopper Tunnel?
Named for the Arkansas Highway Commission director at the time of the tunnel’s construction, Bobby Hopper, the northwest Arkansas commission representative from Springdale (Washington County), the Bobby Hopper Tunnel is located on Interstate 49 in Washington County just north of the Crawford County line with its …
Who is Bobby Hopper in Arkansas?
Bobby Hopper died Friday according to members of his family. Hopper, 89, was Arkansas’ longest serving highway commissioner. Appointed by then Governor Bill Clinton in 1983, Hopper served 16 years on the Highway Commission. He served twice as Chairman in 1987-88 and again in 1997-98.
How many people died building the Eisenhower Tunnel?
Building the tunnels through the Continental Divide was tough. Seven workers died during construction, and many dozens suffered amputations or other life-changing injuries.
How does hopper escape the tunnel?
His trail of cancer sticks works, and leads Joyce and Bob right to where the vines trapped him. And thanks to a deus ex machina, the lab team conveniently shows up unexpected and unannounced when Joyce and Bob save Hopper from the tunnel vines.
