Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingReopened ahead of schedule, watch crews rebuild Atlanta’s collapsed I-85 bridgesThe Georgia Department of Transportation promised (GDOT) a May 15 opening of the rebuilt Interstate 85 bridges over Piedmont Road outside of Atlanta, but decided to one-up itself by opening the northbound lanes on May 12 and the northbound lanes May 13. Early last week GDOT made the surprise announcement it would open the roadway […]May 16, 2017Construction EquipmentCurb and gutter machine advances are “all about the controls”Slipform pavers designed for curb and gutter work are echoing the design additions of machines primarily used for concrete paving applications. This means the focus has shifted to control systems. The process in laying down concrete doesn’t vary at a basic level, but what’s created at the back end of a curb and gutter machine, […]May 15, 2017DealersFalcon Asphalt Repair adds dealer coverage in Georgia and Florida with ClearPath SolutionsFalcon Asphalt Repair Equipment has added ClearPath Solutions to its dealer network to represent the company’s products in Georgia and Florida, offering sales, rental and attachment modifications. “Falcon is the leading manufacturer of hotboxes and asphalt recyclers, and our customers in Georgia and Florida will benefit from the ability to keep their asphalt at temperature […]May 15, 2017RoadbuildingPennDOT gives $33 million in funding to municipality traffic signal upgradesThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is providing 94 municipalities $33 million from its “Green Light-Go” program to help upgrade traffic signals. “This is the third round of funding disbursed to support increased safety and mobility across more Pennsylvania towns,” says Gov. Tom Wolf. “The Green Light-Go program addresses a fundamental trigger for congestion, deficient […]May 15, 2017RoadbuildingWyoming DOT travel website adds new maps, marks 1.2 billion views in 2016The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has added new road and weather condition maps to its travel website – a site that recorded 1.2 billion views in 2016. WYDOT says the number of views, which set a department record, includes all sections of the site, including maps. For January through March this year, the site recorded […]May 15, 2017RoadbuildingTRIP: Current North Carolina transportation funding not enough to meet project needsThe Road Improvement Program (TRIP) says the current funding for transportation projects in North Carolina won’t be enough to meet the needs of future economic, travel and population growth. TRIP made this assessment in a new report titled, “Keeping North Carolina Mobile: Progress and Challenges in Providing an Efficient, Safe and Well-Maintained Transportation System.” The […]May 15, 2017DealersStrongco Q1 revenues drop 8.8%, earnings sink 18.9%Equipment dealer Strongco Corporation’s first quarter 2017 revenues fell to $83.2 million according to its most recent financial report, representing an 8.8 percent decrease compared to the same period the year before. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) dropped to $4.3 million, a decrease of 18.9 percent compared to 2016’s $5.3 million. Despite […]May 12, 2017RoadbuildingSouth Carolina legislature overrides McMaster veto to pass road funding billBoth the South Carolina Senate and House voted to override Gov. Henry McMaster’s veto of a road funding bill (H.3516) that would increase the state’s gas tax by 12 cents per gallon over a six-year period. The House voted 95-18 in the override, with the Senate voting 32-12. The gas tax increase, along with new […]May 12, 2017RoadbuildingTransportation commission adopts Iowa in Motion 2045 planThe Iowa Transportation Commission has adopted the state’s transportation plan, Iowa in Motion 2045, a document that will be used as a guide for transportation investments in the state and will address federal requirements of the transportation system. The plan is updated every five years, with the last one being adopted in 2012. This one […]May 12, 2017RoadbuildingTRIP: Bridge and road conditions cost Oklahoma motorists $5 billion annuallyPoor conditions of bridges and roads in Oklahoma hit motorists in the state collectively with $5 billion each year in additional costs associated with vehicle operation, safety and congestion problems, according to The Road Improvement Program’s (TRIP) latest state condition report. The report, “Oklahoma Transportation by the Numbers: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe, Smooth […]May 12, 2017Previous PagePage 36 of 225Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
