Kerry Clines (EQW)RoadbuildingGalveston County officials decide on less expensive Pelican Island Bridge proposalBy selecting the conventional bridge, rather than the land bridge proposal, it allows for future development of a rail line. More info here on Equipment World.May 17, 2018RoadbuildingKey Jersey Shore bridge reopens after 3 years of repair and rehabilitationFor the past 3 years, Mathis Bridge has been in the process of repairs! Now, all lanes are open for traffic. See what went into repairing the mile-long bridge here.May 16, 2018RoadbuildingUnderground Construction Association announces award winners and project of the year, Northern Boulevard CrossingThe UCA of SME will recognize Dr. H. Parker, Dr. P. Nelson, & David Klug for contributions to the tunneling industry at the North American Tunneling Conference.May 16, 2018RoadbuildingStunning time-lapse captures northern lights dancing over Mackinac BridgeThis video, captured by D3 Imagery's Dustin Dilworth, showcases the Mackinac Bridge as the mesmerizing Northern Lights dance overhead. Watch here.May 15, 2018RoadbuildingBay City’s Independence Bridge reopens to traffic after $1.45 million in repairsAfter unexpected delays in repair work, watch as construction crews clear away signs and reopen Bay City's Independence Bridge to vehicular traffic.May 14, 2018Roadbuilding$743 million US 183 South toll road in Austin 50% completeConstruction on US 183 South 50% complete as northbound non-toll lanes open for traffic. Watch local news coverage of the construction here on Equipment World.May 11, 2018RoadbuildingGraphene-infused concrete would be twice as strong, more water resistant than current mixesScientists at the University of Exeter in the U.K. are developing an environmentally friendly composite material by incorporating concrete with graphene to create a material that is more than twice as strong and four times more water resistant than existing concretes, and produces less greenhouse gas emissions, The Guardian reports. Graphene is made up of a single […]May 10, 2018RoadbuildingMaine to receive additional highway improvement funding through FHWAU.S. Senator Susan Collins, chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that Maine will receive an additional $8,652,967 from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Highway Administration to improve its highway infrastructure, WAGM reports. “Strengthening our transportation infrastructure is a critical issue not only in Maine, but also nationwide,” Sen. Collins said, according […]May 8, 2018RoadbuildingGolden Gate Bridge inspections in progressAccording to the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, inspections of the towers on the Golden Gate Bridge began on April 30, 2018, NBC Bay Area reports. Crews are inspecting the bridge’s towers to see if any portions of the structures need to be repaired. “Our salty marine environment does its best to corrode […]May 7, 2018RoadbuildingImplosion wipes away old Ky. bridge with flash of fire and smokeThis is easily one of the best bridge videos we’ve seen, offering several angles of the blast from an up close and personal perspective. The old Henry Lawrence Bridge over Lake Barkley in Trigg County, Kentucky, was demolished on the morning of April 11, WPSD Local 6 reports. The 3,104-foot bridge, which opened in 1932 […]May 4, 2018Previous PagePage 37 of 91Next PageTop StoriesBulldozersConstruction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026Here are the latest and most popular models from Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Dressta, Hyundai, John Deere, Komatsu and Liebherr.Mini ExcavatorsXCMG Releases 2 New Mini Excavators for North American MarketGraders/Scrapers“The Lightest 30-Yard Scraper on the Market” — K-Tec's New 1230Pickups2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Completely Redesigned, Gets GM's New 481-HP V8Compact Track LoadersMeet Cat’s New Dirt-Pushing 253 Compact Track Loader
