Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingConnecticut increases resurfacing of 2-lane roads for fourth straight year due to increased fundingThe Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) resurfaced 330 two-lane miles of roadway in the 2015 construction season, an 8.6 percent increase compared to last year and a 30.4 percent jump compared to 2015. It is the fourth year of consecutive increases. Officials attribute the improvement to the additional $5.7 million provided to ConnDOT for road […]December 2, 2015RoadbuildingFlorida governor’s 2016-2017 budget puts $9.9 billion up for transportation infrastructureGov. Rick Scott’s recently announced “Florida First” budget includes $9.9 billion for the Florida Department of Transportation, with $3.3 billion dedicated to highway projects, $731.9 million for bridge repair and replacement and $159 million for safety measures on the state’s roadways. “We are making critical infrastructure investments in our highways, bridges, seaports, airports, transit and […]December 2, 2015RoadbuildingGeorgia DOT announces winter preparation steps learned from recent weather woesThe Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced new steps for handling winter weather in a state not usually impacted by ice and snow. “The last two winter seasons have taught us some very important lessons and we have listened. As a result, we have made significant investment in technology, additional resources and equipment for […]December 1, 2015RoadbuildingWyoming Transportation Commission approves $23.6 million in highway projectsThe Wyoming Transportation Commission has approved $23.6 million in contractors for eight highway projects, with three of the projects being funded by revenue from the state’s 10-cent fuel tax increase. These projects include: $7.8 million for pavement milling, replacement and reconstruction on 13 miles of southbound lanes on I-25 from Kaycee to Antelope Creek. Riverside […]December 1, 2015RoadbuildingSouth Carolina DOT reopens roads and bridges ahead of schedule after historic floodsThe South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reopened more roads than expected by its self-imposed Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) deadline, after the hundreds of road closures resulting from the “1,000-year rainfall” in late September and early October. At the peak of closures on Oct. 5, 541 roads and bridges were damaged enough to be closed on […]November 30, 2015RoadbuildingTRIP report finds road and bridge conditions cost Connecticut drivers $5.1 billionThe Road Improvement Program’s (TRIP) latest roads report for Connecticut has determined that road and bridge conditions there cost motorists $5.1 billion related to vehicle operating costs, congestion and safety. “Our congested roads and antiquated transportation system is creating real costs for drivers, families, and businesses in Connecticut,” says Connecticut State Senate Majority Leader Bob […]November 30, 2015RoadbuildingWarm-Mix and Recycled asphalt a cost-saving combo that should be used whenever possibleThe benefits of warm-mix asphalt (WMA) with recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) are well documented in paving research, with high percentages of RAP mixes holding their own against controls. These mixes have tested so well National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Director Randy West has said the combination should be used whenever possible. “They go together, […]November 27, 2015RoadbuildingTransportation committee approves Louisiana DOTD statewide planThe Louisiana Transportation Policy Committee has approved the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s (LDOTD) 30-year statewide transportation plan. Major projects and funding “scenarios” to complete the projects are covered in detail. Also included in the plan are options for future multi-modal projects for freight, rail, ports, aviation and transit. “This plan provides the vision […]November 25, 2015RoadbuildingPennDOT to study extreme weather vulnerability of state’s transportation systemThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning a long-term study of the preparedness level the state’s transportation system for extreme weather conditions. “We’re preparing for the future by studying where our assets have risks or vulnerabilities to flooding and other effects of intense storms,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards said in a press conference. PennDOT […]November 23, 2015RoadbuildingMissouri DOT annual chili event raises Christmas funds for needy childrenThe Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has planned its annual chili dinner fundraiser for the Christmas Angels program to raise funds for needy children in southeast Missouri. Volunteers purchase gifts for the children using the funds raised. Current MoDOT employees and retirees will cook, pack and deliver chili for the event, which is scheduled for […]November 23, 2015Previous PagePage 175 of 225Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentPOV Tour: The Most Epic Collection of Vintage Construction EquipmentStep inside a 38,000-square-foot time capsule of earthmoving history, packed with 100 meticulously restored vintage machines — including early Cat, Holt and Best tractors.TractorsKubota Revamps BX90 Subcompact Tractor Line With More Power and CapabilityGraders/ScrapersK-Tec Reveals 1232 Scraper with 32-Yard Capacity for Articulated HaulersMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling New and Used Compact Utility LoadersMini ExcavatorsCat’s New 2.4- and 2.6-Ton Mini Excavators Pack More Lift
