Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingMnDOT marks 10th anniversary of I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge collapseToday marks 10 years since the Interstate 35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis that killed 13 and injured 145, and brought a heightened level of focus on the conditions of bridges in the U.S. The bridge, which was 1,907 feet long and featured eight lanes spanning the Mississippi river, had a catastrophic failure […]August 1, 2017RoadbuildingTennessee’s IMPROVE Act provides for two Alcoa Highway projectsTennessee’s Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy (IMPROVE) Act is providing for two new projects on the Alcoa Highway, with both projects set to begin in 2018. “Making improvements to an entire corridor like Alcoa Highway is a big and expensive undertaking, but one that is crucial to improve safety and […]August 1, 2017DealersManitowoc Crane dealer Shawmut Equipment marks 60 yearsShawmut Equipment, which carries Manitowoc Crane Group’s construction cranes and multiple lines of utility equipment, celebrates 60 years in business this year. George O’Connell founded the company in 1957 and members of his family continue to run the business today, with his son David taking over as president in 1978 and David’s sons Brian and […]July 31, 2017RoadbuildingPothole Blitz: Reporting, tracking and repair of this ubiquitous problem are evolvingPotholes are the universal bane of motorists across the country. They’re also among the top complaints public works and transportation agencies receive from the public. Their presence is so ubiquitous that officials are using a variety of methods to manage pothole reporting and tracking. They’re also extending their repair efforts beyond the old “two guys […]July 31, 2017RoadbuildingArizona DOT offers Construction Academy Pre-Apprenticeship Training ProgramThe Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) recently began providing training for entry-level positions as flaggers to 31 individuals through its free Construction Academy Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program. The program is offered through the department’s On-The-Job-Training Supportive Services Program, which is part of its Business Engagement and Compliance Office. ADOT says many of the trainees who start […]July 31, 2017RoadbuildingKettering University joins Smart Belt Coalition for automated vehicle techKettering University is now part of the Smart Belt Coalition, a group formed earlier this year by transportation agencies from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan to focus on automated and connected vehicle initiatives. “We are honored to participate in the Smart Belt Coalition to help create the future of mobility alongside some of the brightest minds […]July 31, 2017Construction EquipmentWith latest asphalt compactors, OEMs focus on updated operation, multiple drum optionsNew asphalt compactor models have seeming dominated this year’s roadbuilding rollouts, with multiple machines being launched during ConExpo this March. While many of the new machine features introduced in the past couple of years have either involved intelligent compaction (IC) or Tier 4 Final engine updates, this year’s crop of rollers are concentrating on […]July 28, 2017DealersEmpire Crane names Pitre manager of New Jersey branchEmpire Crane Company has named Karl Pitre the new branch manager of the company’s Bridgewater, New Jersey, location with oversight of the serve center, parts sales and sales team support. Pitre began his career with Empire Crane in 2012, and was named service manager for the Bridgewater branch when it first opened. “I will be […]July 28, 2017RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway approves five contracts valued at $8.3 million in JulyThe Illinois Tollway board of directors approved two construction contracts and three professional engineering service contracts at its July meeting with a value of more than $8.3 million. The construction contracts are to certified small businesses, and all five contracts bring the yearly total for construction and professional service contracts to $272 million. “The Illinois […]July 28, 2017RoadbuildingHawaii DOT adds highway project updates to websiteThe Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Highways Division has added project status information to its website, including schedule, estimated cost and project scope for current projects and those planned in the next two years. “This map tool allows members of the public to easily access information on Highways projects in their community,” says HDOT Deputy […]July 28, 2017Previous PagePage 12 of 225Next PageTop StoriesOff-Road TrucksA Closer Look: Deere’s New Operator-Friendly Articulated Dump TrucksJump in the cab with us as we check out Deere’s new P-Tier ADTs in action – with upgraded engines and a next-level vision system for safer, smarter hauling.Compact Track Loaders"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorWheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
