Kerry Clines (EQW)RoadbuildingChao discusses emerging transportation technologies council at SXSWAt South by Southwest (SXSW) in March 2019, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao noted that the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology Council would meet for the first time that week to discuss several topics with industry innovators, including tunneling, hyper loops, and self-driving cars, the Statesman reports. “We basically have a 20th century organizational […]March 20, 2019RoadbuildingLittleton receives Domino’s Paving for Pizza grant in Colo.Littleton, Colo., was chosen as a recipient of Domino’s “Paving for Pizza” grant to fix potholes, according to a press release from the City of Littleton. “Cracks, bumps, and potholes can easily ruin a good carryout pizza, and nobody wants that,” said Mike Rea, who owns one of the Littleton Domino’s locations, in a city […]March 19, 2019SafetyTips for avoiding UV-related skin damage for road, construction workersAlthough parts of the country are still recovering from blizzards, Spring “officially” began on March 20, 2019, and Summer is only a few months away. That means lots of sunshine is on its way, and those who work outdoors will soon have to think about protecting themselves from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. The American […]March 18, 2019HomeLarge sinkhole develops on I-20 in TexasEastbound Interstate 20 was closed in Van, Texas, after a large sinkhole was reported on Monday, KLTV reports. The Van Fire Department was called to the 545 mile marker of eastbound I-20 where motorists had reported seeing the large sinkhole. “We have not yet been given an estimated time to reopen the Interstate,” a representative […]March 15, 2019RoadbuildingWoman fixes pothole in busy Ark. road after city denies responsibilityWhen drivers started to complain about a certain, large pothole on Savannah Drive in Maumelle, Arkansas, and city officials said it was not the responsibility of the City of Maumelle to maintain the privately owned road, Sara Martin took it upon herself to fix it, KARK.com reports. Martin went to a hardware store, bought some […]March 14, 2019RoadbuildingHawaii infrastructure receives D+ grade from ASCEThe new 2019 Hawaii Infrastructure Report Card released by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Hawaii Section, gives the state’s infrastructure an overall “D+” in 11 categories, the Star Advertiser reports. Bridges received a C+, while roads received a D+. The report recommends an increase in the state gas tax, as well as additional […]March 13, 2019Roadbuilding143-year-old N.H. covered bridge to be renovatedThe New Hampshire Department of Transportation is undertaking a nine-week renovation of the Honeymoon Bridge, a 143-year-old covered bridge in Jackson that was built by Charles Austin Broughton and his son Frank, the Boston Globe reports. The renovation will close the bridge from approximately March 25 through May 23 while the wood deck is replaced, […]March 12, 2019RoadbuildingUDOT opts for braided ramps on Payson I-15 interchangeThe Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) gave final approval to the project team to use braided ramps on the Payson Interstate 15 interchange, the Daily Herald reports. UDOT says the braided ramps—ramps that cross over each other—will improve the existing interchange while a new interchange is built approximately .7 miles to the northeast. A new […]March 11, 2019RoadbuildingIllustration of new Ga. 400 toll lane designThe Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) video below is an artist’s illustrated rendering of what the new Ga. 400 toll lane design will look like, according to Reporter Newspapers. The design includes rebuilding three bridges and putting in a flyover above the Northridge Road overpass in Sandy Springs. Parts of the toll lanes are expected […]March 8, 2019RoadbuildingAriz. South Mountain Freeway could open three years early and under budgetThe South Mountain Freeway could open ahead of schedule in December 2019 and under budget at a total cost of $1.7 billion, KTAR News reports. The South Mountain Freeway (Loop 202) will add 22 miles of freeway to the existing transportation system in the Phoenix metropolitan area to connect the east and west valley, while providing […]March 7, 2019Previous PagePage 16 of 91Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsWhat’s New on Komatsu’s Next-Gen PC220LC-12 Excavator? – Almost Everything!Its first major upgrade in 12 years, the completely redesigned 22-metric-ton model gets improved in every aspect, from the ground up.Market PulseTop-Selling New and Used Construction Equipment in the First Half of 2025Compact equipmentManitou Debuts 5 New Large-Frame Compact LoadersCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat’s Largest, Most Powerful Compact Track Loader, the T86Featured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
