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Roadbuilding
Louisiana DOTD cancels bridge rehab contract to use money to build new structure
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) has cancelled the rehabilitation contract for work on the Jimmie Davis Bridge in Bossier City to instead use the funds to design and build a completely new bridge. Roughly 21,500 vehicles daily travel across the bridge, which was built in 1968. Gov. John Bel Edwards said the […]
June 23, 2016
Roadbuilding
RIDOT to replace century-old Shippee Bridge, restore historic Clarence L. Hussey Memorial Bridge
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is undertaking two major bridge projects—one being a complete replacement project and another involving restoration work on a historically significant bridge. RIDOT plans to replace the Shippee Bridge in Burrillville, currently listed as structurally deficient, using accelerated construction techniques that include precast box beams assembled off site and […]
March 31, 2016
Roadbuilding
Forklift accident claims life of teenage construction worker on Bong Bridge
An 18-year-old Wisconsin construction worker died Monday following a forklift accident on the Bong Bridge, which connects Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Duluth News Tribune reported that Kelsey Hagenson died at the hospital after suffering “multiple blunt force injuries” in an accident involving a pedestrian and a forklift. Another was injured during the accident at 7 a.m. on […]
September 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
How Nevada maintains the lowest number of deficient bridges in the U.S.
Nevada has the lowest number of deficient bridges in the nation, according to recent Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data. The data show that the state has a mere 36 deficient bridges, while most other states maintain hundreds or thousands of deficient bridges. The only other state with less than 100 deficient bridges is Delaware, with […]
May 1, 2014
Roadbuilding
Rapid-set cement helps rehab seven overpasses, one bridge in St. Louis
Here’s a look at the rehabilitation of seven overpasses in six locations and one bridge rehabilitation throughout the City of St. Louis. The video below explains how rapid-set cement was used in the rehabilitation and the process of how it was used using volumetric mixers. Warning: The background music for the video may make […]
December 17, 2013
Safety
Illinois governor unveils six-year, $12.84 billion road plan
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) officials and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn yesterday unveiled a $12.84 billion Multi-Year Highway Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2011-2016. The proposed program includes a $30.8 million bridge rehabilitation and interchange reconstruction project at I-55 at Central Avenue in Chicago, which is expected to create 612 direct and indirect jobs. […]
April 16, 2010
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