Kerry Clines (EQW)RoadbuildingCurvy roads in Wash. county get special skid-resistant surfaceCurvy roadways in south Pierce County, Washington, were resurfaced with a special, “high-friction” material to help prevent motorists from sliding on wet pavement, The Dispatch reports. The following five roads were selected for the project based on curve alignments, speed of traffic, and rate of fatal or serious-injury crashes: Spanaway Loop Road South – curve […]September 12, 2017RoadbuildingConstruction of unique Y-shaped bridge pier foundations tested by IDOTIowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) officials say the construction of Y-shaped pier foundations for the Interstate 74 span over the Mississippi River is a bit unique, which is why people gathered to watch construction workers pour 136,000 pounds of concrete into a “mock pier” built to test the procedures and materials that will be used […]September 11, 2017TechnologyDrone company offers to measure 100 locations per month for one priceDrone technology is making it possible for aggregate and construction industries to do things faster, cheaper, and/or safer, allowing them to quantify its value. Some companies have developed their own drone program, but some outsource the services. For those that want to outsource, Commercial UAV News reports that Stockpile Reports CEO David Boardman announced an exclusive offer for […]September 8, 2017RoadbuildingHarvey floodwaters collapse U.S. Highway 96 bridge in TexasPart of the Highway 96 bridge between Jasper and Beaumont, Texas, that crosses Village Creek collapsed Aug. 31, as a result of flood damage from Hurricane Harvey. According to KJAS, Emergency Management confirmed that a portion of the northbound lane of Highway 96 between Silsbee and Lumberton collapsed due to the erosion from flood waters. Luckily, […]September 7, 2017BusinessPCA announces Leadership Award winnersThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the 2017 John P. Gleason, Jr., Leadership Awards winners. The awards, which are named for Gleason who served as PCA President from 1986 until his retirement in 2007, honor individuals who exhibit leadership in association activities supporting member company objectives and operations. “Jay embodied the spirit of leadership. He […]September 6, 2017RoadbuildingOfficers stop deer on Bay Bridge “for toll evasion”California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers reported stopping a young deer on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge “for toll evasion” early Tuesday morning, August 29, 2017, according to The Sacramento Bee. Luckily, the deer escaped a ticket. Two CHP officers who were on patrol on the bridge that morning said the deer came out of the […]September 5, 2017RoadbuildingMiss. bridge collapses under loaded gravel truckThe Artman Road bridge near the Jefferson County line in Mississippi collapsed Aug. 28 when a truck loaded with gravel attempted to cross, The Natchez Democrat reports. Police in Natchez responded to reports of a bridge collapse and discovered a dump truck carrying gravel sitting among the rubble in the creek below. Adams County Road Manager […]September 4, 2017RoadbuildingConcrete falling from NH bridge closes portion of I-93 SInterstate 93 South was closed to traffic at approximately 1:40 p.m. Monday after concrete fell from a bridge over the highway in Londonderry, N.H., WMUR 9 reports. Officials said a piece of concrete fell from the NH Route 102 bridge and smashed into pieces on the highway. New Hampshire State Police reported that one vehicle sustained hood […]September 1, 2017RoadbuildingAssessing Harvey’s damage to Texas infrastructure a difficult taskOfficials say damage by Hurricane Harvey in southeast Texas is extensive…and ongoing, Engineering News-Record reports. Infrastructure assessments have been difficult, however, because almost all transportation networks remain completely shut down. All flights have been suspended in the Houston area, all port operations have ceased at Houston and Galveston, the Federal Railroad Administration declared a state of […]August 31, 2017RoadbuildingWorkers demo and replace Conn. bridge in 90-second time-lapseThe timelapse video below shows a Route 8 bridge being replaced as part of the Connecticut Department of Transportation‘s (CTDOT) Bridge Program, which prioritizes rehabilitation and replacement work based on a continuous assessment of the remaining useful life of bridges. Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques were used to reduce bridge closure time. 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