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NCDOT crews begin work on I-485 express lanes
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reports that construction has begun on the $346 million Interstate 485 corridor improvements project, which will add an express lane and additional corridor improvements along I-485 between I-77 and U.S. 74, according to the Independent Tribune. Crews began installing barriers at night on both sides of the median […]
September 18, 2019
Roadbuilding
Asphalt Institute Foundation issues RFP for asphalt durability research
The nonprofit Asphalt Institute Foundation has issued a request for proposals for research on asphalt durability “next-generation” specifications and asphalt sustainability. The RFPs are funded through the AIF research committee and the research areas originated from the discussions at the inaugural AIF-sponsored Strategic Asphalt Research (STAR) symposium. The RFPs are available at asphaltfoundation.org. Deadline for submission […]
September 17, 2019
Roadbuilding
New report indicates U.S. highway conditions continue to deteriorate
The Reason Foundation’s 24th Annual Highway Report indicates that the nation’s highway conditions are deteriorating, especially in several states struggling to repair deficient bridges, maintain Interstate pavement, and reduce urban traffic congestion. “In looking at the nation’s highway system as a whole, there was a decades-long trend of incremental improvement in most key categories, but […]
September 16, 2019
Roadbuilding
Ala. DOT says major I-59/20 bridge project in Birmingham is on schedule
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Regional Engineer DeJarvis Leonard tells WBRC-TV that the reconstruction of Interstate 59/20 through downtown Birmingham is on schedule to be completed by March 22, 2020. Leonard noted that 1,600 new bridge segments had already been placed and that there were just 700 more to go. “We are somewhere in the neighborhood […]
September 11, 2019
Roadbuilding
NCDOT awards Balfour Beatty with $167 million road construction contract
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) awarded a $167 million road construction project to Balfour Beatty to build the US 70 Havelock Bypass, according to The Construction Index. The bypass, a four-lane dual roadway, is designed to alleviate congestion and improve freight movement in Carteret and Craven counties. “This project is a strategic fit […]
September 10, 2019
Roadbuilding
N.Y. police disguised as workers ticket 266 drivers for work zone violations
Police officers in New York recently stepped up enforcement on reckless driving in work zones – by going undercover as construction workers. New York State Police issued 266 tickets as part of “Operation Hardhat,” which it conducted with the New York State Department of Transportation. During the crackdown, officers mingled into road work areas and […]
September 9, 2019
Roadbuilding
New Eighth Street Bridge opens to traffic in N.J.
After nearly four years of setbacks and construction, the new Eighth Street Bridge over the Passaic River in northeastern New Jersey opened to traffic the week of Aug. 5, 2019, northjersey.com reports. The bridge, which replaced the 103-year-old original span, connects the cities of Passaic and Wallington. It includes a 290-foot bridge with two lanes […]
September 4, 2019
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NAPA conference calling all future leaders in asphalt industry
The National Asphalt Pavement Association’s upcoming annual Impact Leadership Group Conference, to be held September 17-19 in Atlanta, is focused on the next generation of leaders in the asphalt industry. NAPA says the conference will help develop leadership and management skills, provide updates on the latest safety concerns, build a national network of industry professionals […]
September 2, 2019
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Ohio Turnpike gets fresh striping every summer
According to the Ohio Turnpike and E-ZPass Customer Connection newsletter, the agency believes its annual pavement marking project to re-stripe toll lanes is one of the most important maintenance programs. Every summer, approximately 974 miles of edge lines along the shoulders and 710 miles of lane lines are re-striped on the 241-mile Ohio Turnpike. It […]
August 30, 2019
Roadbuilding
W. Va. suspension bridge reopens to traffic after nearly two months of closure
The Wheeling Suspension Bridge in West Virginia reopened to traffic on August 13. The bridge was closed for nearly two months after a charter bus weighing more than the bridge’s 2-ton limit crossed it, KDKA reports. The bus driver was cited for failing to obey traffic control signs. The West Virginia Division of Highways issued a […]
August 29, 2019
Roadbuilding
KDOT reinstates its Local Bridge Improvement Program
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is reinstating its Local Bridge Improvement Program, which awards state funds to public authorities in cities and counties to help replace and rehabilitate structurally deficient local bridges, Transport Topics reports. Gov. Laura Kelly authorized $216 million in sales tax revenue for the state highway fund in fiscal year 2020 […]
August 28, 2019
Roadbuilding
VDOT replaces 61-year-old bridge in one weekend
The time lapse video below shows how the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) replaced the 61-year-old Wilson Blvd. bridge with a brand new one in just one weekend. The bridge, one of several in the Seven Corners intersection in Falls Church, Va., crosses U.S. Route 50. To have less of an impact on traffic, VDOT’s […]
August 27, 2019
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