Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingWisconsin receives $4.15 million in road and bridge emergency repairs from FHWAThe Federal Highway Administration has made available $4.15 million in emergency relief funds to Wisconsin to repair roads and bridges that have been damaged by heavy rains and floods. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker declared a state of emergency in the northern part of the state on July 19 after extensive flooding in Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, […]July 22, 2016RoadbuildingMichigan DOT transportation plan open for public commentThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking public comment on its draft 2017-2020 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The plan forecasts $7.3 billion will be available one state’s federal-aid highway system and estimates $2.8 billion will be needed for operations and maintenance costs on the federal-aid system. Rural highways in the plan have a […]July 22, 2016RoadbuildingIllinois DOT advises motorists sign up for IDOT in Motion construction updatesThe Illinois Department of Transportation is recommending motorists in the state sign up for it’s IDOT in Motion email notification system for construction project updates. The summer is a particularly important time for these notifications, as the agency is working on multiple road and bridge projects across the state. Currently, IDOT in Motion has roughly […]July 22, 2016RoadbuildingNational Purchasing Partners Government Division awards contract to John DeereThe National Purchasing Partners Government Division (NPPGov) has awarded John Deere Construction & Forestry a three-year construction equipment contract. It is the only OEM awarded such a contract in NPPGov’s most recent round of contract awards. NPPGov works with non-profit and public entities as a “cooperative purchasing organization” to provide access to RFP-process contracts. It […]July 21, 2016RoadbuildingNAPA honors 10 with Operational Excellence AwardsThe National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) recognized 10 winners and two finalists of its 2015 Operation Excellence Awards during its recent midyear meeting in Seattle. The awards are presented in five categories, including Asphalt Operations Safety Innovation, Community Involvement, Ecological, Outstanding Brochure and Outstanding Website. “NAPA members strive for excellence in constructing high-quality asphalt pavements […]July 21, 2016RoadbuildingMassDOT to add I-90 fast charging stations for electric vehiclesThe Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) plans to add 50 kW “fast charging” stations for electric vehicles at Interstate 90 service plazas by the end of this year. The agency estimates the stations could provide a charge to 80 percent power in 10-20 minutes depending on the vehicle and its current charge. MassDOT plans to […]July 21, 2016RoadbuildingHow DOTs are urging motorists to stop before they Pokemon GoState departments of transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are pushing mini-campaigns advising motorists to not Pokémon Go and drive, much akin to drinking and driving campaigns. Multiple vehicular accidents have been reported across the country since the app launched two weeks ago, and such incidents have garnered enough attention that these […]July 20, 2016RoadbuildingRussell Hulin named Oklahoma DOT deputy directorRussell Hulin has been named deputy director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), a position he will hold jointly as chief financial officer of the agency. He has served in the latter capacity since 2013. In addition to these roles, Hulin also is the director of the Finance and Administration divisions, including the branches […]July 20, 2016RoadbuildingMaryland’s I-270 corridor to get $229.6 million in updates to cut congestionMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a $229.6 million plan to update the Interstate 270 corridor in an effort to relieve congestion on the highway in addition to secondary roads in Montgomery County. Officials say the corridor sees 79,400 vehicles each day on the north end and 261,200 vehicles per day on the end near […]July 20, 2016RoadbuildingCrane collapses atop Tappan Zee Bridge, shutting down traffic and injuring 5A crane used in the construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge between New York’s Rockland and Westchester counties collapsed atop the old span Tuesday, shutting down traffic traveling on Interstate 87/I-287. No vehicles were struck, but three people were injured while swerving their vehicles to avoid the crane and two workers were hurt, according […]July 19, 2016Previous PagePage 129 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
