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Michigan expands use of carbon fiber as alternative bridge material
Carbon fiber continues to grow in popularity as an alternative to steel-reinforced concrete bridges, and a recent report indicates the material can stand up to years of harsh weather. Lawrence Technological University tested carbon fiber reinforced polymer components for four years to determine how well they would endure the Michigan’s harsh weather and other conditions. […]
September 16, 2020
Roadbuilding
Miss. DOT worker aids arrest in copper theft from interstate lights
Last month, a Mississippi Department of Transportation employee saw a strange sight that eventually led to the arrest of a man stealing copper wire from light poles on Interstate 20 in Jackson. The worker saw a copper wire stretched across the interstate from a light pole and attached to the back of a small red […]
August 19, 2019
Roadbuilding
Mich. DOT testing new camera system that inspects bridge decks accurately and safely
The 3-D optical bridge evaluation system collects high-quality imagery at high speeds and will keep workers safe from moving vehicles. More details here.
July 9, 2019
Roadbuilding
Mich. DOT conducts bridge inspections on I-69
The Michigan DOT says the Bay Region has more than 1,200 bridges and the all need annual inspections before bad problems develop. More on Equipment World.
May 9, 2019
Roadbuilding
Md. DOT kicks off Work Zone Safety Awareness Month
Work Zone Safety Awareness Month kicked off at the $189 million Maryland Interstate 895 bridge replacement project. Details here on Equipment World.
April 12, 2019
Roadbuilding
Miss. DOT closes 61 unsafe bridges to prevent losing $530M
The FHA warned that Miss. would lose $530 million in federal transportation funding if all of the unsafe bridges were not closed immediately. More details here.
April 1, 2019
Roadbuilding
New segment of I-75 freeway widening near Detroit set to begin
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, bad weather delayed the original start date for the second segment of the freeway revamp. Details here.
March 4, 2019
Roadbuilding
Ribbon-cutting marks opening of last phase of I-269 in Miss.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the final miles of I-269 in the state of Mississippi. Get more details on the ceremony here on Equipment World.
October 31, 2018
Roadbuilding
Mich. DOT names Kratofil COO and chief engineer
The Michigan Dept. of Transportation has officially named its new chief operations officer and chief engineer. Get more details on the appointment here on EW.
October 9, 2018
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Mich. DOT to use design-build to complete I-75 project 10 years early
If MDOT can close on the contract by the end of 2018, it would allow the agency to complete the estimated $1.4 billion, 12-mile I-75 project a decade early.
September 25, 2018
Roadbuilding
Md. DOT SHA receives award for MD 404 widening project
MDOT SHA goal is to improve safety, reduce congestion, and improve MDÂ 404 between US 50 and the Town of Denton. Check on the video of the project here.
July 18, 2018
Roadbuilding
Mich. DOT begins work on $110M I-94 project
The $110 million road construction project will stretch for 9 miles on Interstate 94 in Michigan. Construction is expected to be completed late 2019.
July 16, 2018
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