Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingPennDOT completes state’s first diverging diamond interchangeThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has completed the state’s first diverging diamond interchange located at the junction of Interstate 70 and Route 19. “Our transportation mission is to keep people and goods moving safety and efficiently, and this project brings some of the latest industry improvements home for Pennsylvanians,” says Gov. Tom Wolf said. “This […]August 22, 2017RoadbuildingTwelve finalists named for America’s Transportation Awards Grand Prize, People’s Choice AwardTwelve projects from 10 state departments of transportation have been named finalists in the 2017 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The projects will be considered for the Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award to be presented at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) annual meeting Sept. 27 in Phoenix. “We’re excited about the high […]August 22, 2017DealersGeneral Equipment names Dahl VP of salesEquipment manufacturer General Equipment has named Randy Dahl as its new vice president of sales with responsibility over the development and coordination of sales and marketing for national and independent accounts as wells as sales strategy development for dealers in North America. “We are thrilled to have Randy join our team,” says Dennis Von Ruden, […]August 21, 2017RoadbuildingTrump ends White House infrastructure council plansPresident Donald Trump has ended plans for creating a council on infrastructure issues including bridges and roads, according to a report by The Hill. Plans for an infrastructure task force were announced prior to Trump’s inauguration and would have focused on implementing the president’s plans for improvements and spending of $1 trillion. This council would […]August 21, 2017RoadbuildingCaltrans, state leaders celebrate 70 years of section of I-10 near OntarioState legislators, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) management and construction industry leaders recently celebrated 70 years of a concrete pavement section of Interstate 10 between Ontario and San Bernardino. The section of highway, which carries 270,000 vehicles per day, is considered a vital link to business, commerce and personal mobility in the region, as well […]August 21, 2017RoadbuildingVirginia DOT launches SmarterRoads data portal for transportation app developmentThe Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a new cloud-based data portal named SmarterRoads.org designed to provide direct access to roadway and transportation information for developers of transportation applications and products for end users. “The SmarterRoads initiative supports Gov. McAuliffe’s goal of optimizing opportunities for innovative collaboration and investment in Virginia’s transportation system,” says VDOT Commissioner […]August 21, 2017DealersPrinoth adds CG Equipment to NA dealer networkTracked vehicle manufacturer Prinoth has added Ontario-based CG Equipment to its North American dealer network. CG Equipment, which has served southern Ontario since 1962, will carry the Panther line of vehicles through its locations in Zurich and Guelph, Ontario. Prinoth says adding CG Equipment is part of its strategy to expand its dealer network, which […]August 18, 2017RoadbuildingFHWA, DOTs prepare for traffic challenges during 2017 total solar eclipseState departments of transportation, along with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have been preparing for weeks for the traffic challenges that could present themselves during the total solar eclipse that will span the country Aug. 21. About two-thirds of the country will be within one day’s drive of the path of the total eclipse, FHWA […]August 18, 2017RoadbuildingArizona DOT begins I-17 wrong-way vehicle detection installationCrews with Contractors West Inc. of Mesa began the installation process this week of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) wrong-way vehicle detection and warning system at the interchange of Interstate 17 and Indian School Road in Phoenix. The $3.7 million system, which is the first of its kind in the country, is designed to […]August 18, 2017RoadbuildingGeorgia transportation board elects new leadership teamThe Georgia State Transportation Board has elected its new executive leadership team, including Jamie Boswell as chairman, Ann. R. Purcell as vice chairman and Tim Golden as secretary. Boswell represents the 10th Congressional District and has served on the board for four years, last serving as vice chairman. He is also on five other committees. 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