Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingLouisiana DOT seeks design-build bids for I-10 expansion in East Baton Rouge, Ascension parishesThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) for design-build bids for widening seven miles of Interstate 10 spanning Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the project earlier this month as a means for easing congestion in the area. “The widening of I-10 in […]September 29, 2016RoadbuildingIdaho Transportation Department cites culture change for improvements in customer service, safetyThe Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) says it has experienced a “significant change” in the “work and accountability culture” within the agency that has resulted in better customer service and safety standards for the state’s citizens. ITD says this determination came from a recent survey of roughly 1,600 of its employees. The Center for Health and […]September 29, 2016RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway approves $5.5 million in construction and engineering contractsThe Illinois Tollway board of directors has approved $5.5 million in construction and professional engineering contracts this month, with one determined by Earned Credit Program (ECP) credits. The tollway’s ECP, launched in 2007, is a way contractors and subcontractors can earn bid credits for future bids when they hire from “a pool of qualified, pre-screened […]September 29, 2016RoadbuildingBOSS Snowplow introduces HTX V-plow for light-duty trucksBOSS Snowplow has introduced the HTX V-plow for half-ton and light-duty trucks aimed at the contractor and homeowner market. “We know tackling winter can be a challenging endeavor. The HTX V-plow provides a new offering for those who demand extended functionality from their plow while using a half-ton or lighter-duty vehicle,” says Mark Klossner, marketing […]September 28, 2016DealersRDO Equipment officially opens Chandler, Arizona locationRDO Equipment has officially opened its second Phoenix-area location in Chandler, Arizona, providing equipment from John Deere, Hitachi and Topcon. “We’re thrilled to be open for business and I’d like to personally invite all of our customers, neighbors, and the entire community of Chandler to stop by and visit our team at the new store,” […]September 28, 2016RoadbuildingFlorida DOT developing SunTrax, a transportation R&D facility, with Florida PolytechThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Polytechnic University plan to build a 400-acre transportation technology testing site, dubbed SunTrax, in Polk County between Tampa and Orlando. SunTrax would include a 2.25-mile oval track and would be developed as a “high-tech hub for the research, development and testing of emerging transportation technologies related to […]September 28, 2016RoadbuildingUpdates to Arizona’s SR 189 to begin 2 years ahead of scheduleUpdates to a section Arizona’s SR 189 aimed at improving international traffic through the Mariposa Port of Entry will start two years earlier than previously planned after approval from the Arizona State Transportation Board. The work can begin earlier due to a $25 million appropriation the state recently passed. An additional $40 million will come […]September 28, 2016DealersYanmar America names Berkhimer product manager for construction equipmentYanmar America has named Eric Berkhimer product manager for the company’s construction equipment division. Berkhimer has more than 20 years of experience in the industry involved in engineering, supervisory and management positions at Golder Associates, P&H Mining, Terex Mining, John Deere and Hitachi Construction Machinery. In his new role, Berkhimer will lead the development and […]September 27, 2016RoadbuildingNew Jersey bill would require DOT to compensate municipalities affected by TTF shutdownA new bill proposed by members of the New Jersey general assembly would require the New Jersey DOT (NJDOT) to compensate local governments for “delay damages” on transportation projects that are caused by the shutdown of Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) projects. Gov. Chris Christie ordered a shutdown of TTF projects July 8 in response to legislative […]September 27, 2016RoadbuildingOregon DOT says $435 million per year needed for bridge work over 20 yearsThe Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) says in its 2016 Bridge Condition Report bridge preservation needs and replacement projects in the state over the next 20 years would cost $435 million per year. Just keeping the bridges in their current condition would cost $240 million per year The agency’s annual report provides an overview of bridge […]September 27, 2016Previous PagePage 111 of 225Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025A 1950s "Twin D8"; antique Holt, Best and Cat tractors; and a zany 1931 film of Caterpillar's "The Great Tractor Race" made our top-5 list.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26
