(a) As used in this section:

(1) "Construction project information sign" means temporary signs placed at the beginning and end of a public road construction project informing motorists of the:

(A) Public road construction project start date and estimated date of completion; and

(B) Job number assigned to the public road construction project; and

(2) "Public road construction project" means the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair of a road, highway, bridge, overpass, interchange, or right-of-way in which the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair is to be performed or is initiated by the Arkansas Department of Transportation or the State Highway Commission.

(b) The department shall erect appropriate construction project information signs:

(1) At least thirty (30) days before the first day of the public road construction project start date;

(2) For each public road construction project of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) or more; and

(3) In accordance with the rules governing informational signs placed on the highway by the department.

(c) The department, using the job number listed on the construction project information sign erected under subsection (b) of this section, shall post on the department's website specific public road construction project details, including without limitation the:

(1) Start date and estimated date of completion;

(2) Total cost of the contract awarded;

(3) Name of each contractor performing the public road construction project; and

(4) The number of days the contractor is ahead of or behind schedule.

(d) The department may promulgate rules for the administration and implementation of this section.