Kerry Clines (EQW)RoadbuildingINDOT announces $99.2 million in state matching funds for infrastructure projectsThe Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced its plans to give more than 200 local government agencies a total of $99.2 million in state matching funds through the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative to help them pay for infrastructure projects, Transport Topics reports. “High-quality local roads and bridges are an important part of our […]October 30, 2019RoadbuildingOkla. announces 8-year, nearly $6.5 billion infrastructure construction planOklahoma state and county transportation officials announced that the Oklahoma Transportation Commission (OTC) approved an eight-year, nearly $6.5 billion construction plan (Fiscal Year 2020-2027) involving nearly 1,400 projects, KFOR reports. The plan includes three main points: Replacing structurally deficient highway bridges; Improving 780 miles of two-lane highways that have no shoulder to include shoulders wider […]October 29, 2019RoadbuildingGDOT to host Smart Vehicle Tech ChallengeThe goal of the Smart Vehicle Tech Challenge at Digital Ignition is to translate GDOT data into applications that can be used to support autonomous vehicles.October 25, 2019RoadbuildingWomen of Asphalt announces its first Board of DirectorsThis is Women of Asphalt's first Board of Directors and it includes 11 women across the asphalt industry. More information here on Equipment World.October 24, 2019RoadbuildingBi-partison Fixing America’s Bridges Act introducedThe bipartisan Fixing America's Bridges Act will repair structurally deficient local bridges owned by municipalities that cannot afford necessary maintenance.October 22, 2019RoadbuildingChao announces new R.O.U.T.E.S. Initiative during AASHTO meetingElaine Chao, USDOT Secretary, announced the launch of the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative.October 18, 2019RoadbuildingAASHTO elects new president and vice presidentPatrick McKenna, Missouri DOT Director, was elected as the 2029-2020 president and New Hampshire DOT Commissioner Victoria Sheehan as its vice president.October 17, 2019RoadbuildingMich. governor vetoes $375 million in roads and bridges spendingGretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, vetoed nearly all of the $400 million that lawmakers wanted to spend on a one-time boost in funding for road agencies.October 16, 2019RoadbuildingStudy: Adding sodium acetate to concrete increases strength, reduces water absorptionResearchers noted increased compressive concrete strength in extreme hot and cold weather when sodium acetate is added to the concrete mixes. More here.October 15, 2019RoadbuildingCaltrans bridge project required materials, equipment be lifted in by craneThe Caltrans video gives a behind the scenes look into the construction of the bridge and details the methods crews carried out during the project.October 11, 2019Previous PagePage 3 of 91Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 Nissan Frontier Revealed: 4 Trims, 2 Cabs, 2 Beds, Lots for Off-RoadThe new midsize pickup, set to hit dealers starting at $32,150, offers a load of off-road features, including a new Roush Performance package.Wheel LoadersA Closer Look: Komatsu's New WA485-11 Wheel LoaderCompact ExcavatorsNew Holland Unveils Its First In-House Designed and Built Mini ExcavatorsCompact Track LoadersJCB Unleashes Its Most Powerful Teleskid & Compact Track Loader: The 4TS and 400TFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
