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3 Million Job Losses Predicted Without Increased Infrastructure Funding
This recent ASCE report predicts millions of lost jobs and dollars if the U.S. continues to fall behind in infrastructure funding.
January 13, 2021
Roadbuilding
This new bridge is being built with a record-breaking concrete girder
The longest prestressed concrete girder made in North America will be placed on an interstate bridge, according to the Washington State DOT. Details here.
January 7, 2021
Roadbuilding
Summer transportation construction rises in 2019
In the summer of 2019, U.S. contractors took on $45.6 billion in transportation or transportation-related projects, $4.8 billion more than last year.
October 23, 2019
Roadbuilding
AIT says its new composite girder will yield ‘72-hour bridge’
AIT Bridges has developed a new composite tub girder that could make it possible to replace a bridge within 72 hours, the Maine-based engineering firm says. The new AIT CT Girder can be used on about 80 percent of bridges in the United States, according to the company. AIT touts the tub girder as low-cost, […]
August 12, 2019
Roadbuilding
House bill would increase highway funding, grants for roads
With an increase $1.1 billion over this fiscal year to $46.35 billion starting October 1, 2019, the highway funding bill would also reduce funding elsewhere.
July 1, 2019
Roadbuilding
Bill to repair 47,000 U.S. bridges reintroduced
The Strengthen and Fortify Existing Bridges Act would address more than 47,000 structurally deficient bridges in the United States. Details on the bill here.
June 20, 2019
Roadbuilding
N.C. swing-span bridge closed when locking mechanism fails to work
The bridge reopened January 31 after several hours of being closed. The locking mechanism on the swing-span failed to work properly. More here.
February 12, 2019
Roadbuilding
N.Y.’s Tappan Zee Bridge to be brought down using explosives
Tappan Zee Constructors determined explosives were the best and safest way to demolish the remains of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Get the details on Equipment World.
January 10, 2019
Roadbuilding
Bad luck bridge gets truck wedged, despite recently increased clearance
A semi-truck became wedged under bridge after trucker ignores 'Low Clearance' warning signs and large truck ban on East Street in Massachusetts. Details here.
January 2, 2019
Roadbuilding
Minn. bridge reopens after 15-month reconstruction
After a 15 month reconstruction a bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota has reopened. Learn all about this here on Equipment World.
December 3, 2018
Roadbuilding
World War II-era bridge on Alaska Highway being replaced
The WWII-era bridge on an Alaska Highway was recently replaced with a temporary detour bridge while a new bridge is being built. Learn more on Equipment World.
November 20, 2018
Roadbuilding
Two unexploded artillery shells found underwater near Idaho bridge
This video shows two unexploded artillery shells were found underwater near a bridge in Idaho. Read all about this on Equipment World.
November 15, 2018
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