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Roadbuilding
Firefighters hose down overheated Michigan Ave. bascule bridge in Chicago
Chicago DOT says that the temperature was getting too hot and the bridge was expanding longitudinally and latitudinally. Watch the video here on Equipment World
July 13, 2018
Roadbuilding
Chicago inspector general says preventative pothole work would save city millions each year
According to the city’s inspector general, Chicago isn’t doing enough to prevent potholes, and it’s costing the city money. The Chicago Tribune reported that city Inspector General Joseph Ferguson released a report saying that the best way for the city to improve roads would be to work on the roads before the potholes ever even […]
December 30, 2015
Roadbuilding
Spray-applied sealants growing in use for bridge waterproofing
New high-performance waterproofing alternatives are replacing more traditional materials such as sheet goods and sacrificial short-term liquid sealants to help civil and structural engineers cost-effectively protect and maintain critical infrastructure ranging from rail, highway, and pedestrian bridges to tunnels, parking decks, airport terminals and DOT entrance/exit ramps. This new category of spray-applied waterproofing products are […]
November 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
Chicago DOT works around the clock to repair potholes
Chicago drivers may soon experience a more pleasant commute, thanks to a new approach the city is taking toward potholes. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Friday that the Chicago Department of Transportation will work on filling potholes seven days a week, including football playoff Sundays, ChicagoBusiness.com reports. Emanuel noted that 22 crews were already working on […]
January 13, 2014
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