Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingSt. Croix Crossing bridge could open to traffic in AugustThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says the St. Croix Crossing bridge, a structure that connects Oak Park Heights, Minnesota and St. Joseph, Wisconsin, could open to traffic in August this year, as construction crews have made “significant headway” on the project so far this winter. The sixth and final closure pour on the project, […]February 14, 2017RoadbuildingSalt Institute honors 87 transportation facilities with Safe & Sustainable Snowfighting awardsThe Salt Institute has presented its Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting award to 87 transportation facilities in the U.S. and Canada. The award recognizes “environmental consciousness and effective management in the storage of winter road salt.” The group says roughly 26 million tons of deicing salt was applied to roadways in the U.S. last year, citing […]February 14, 2017DealersEquipment Roundup: JCB moves to Rolls excavator engine; new Mustang/Gehl CTLS; Wacker Neuson 3001 dumper; Terex Trucks Generation 10; Bergkamp M310CS paverJCB moves to Rolls-Royce engine to power its largest excavators JCB is making a change when it comes to the engines inside its three largest crawler excavator models. The U.K.-based construction equipment manufacturer has decided to award Germany’s Rolls-Royce Power Systems with an order for MTU Series 1000 engines to power the JS300, JS330 and […]February 13, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: CNH Industrial financials; reaction to Cat HQ move; construction jobs added; Volvo Trucks top N.A. dealer; H&E adds branchH&E Equipment Services opens new branch in Beaumont, Texas H&E Equipment Services, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has opened a new branch in Beaumont, Texas, bringing its total number of locations across the country to 78. The new site joins neighboring branches in Houston, Texas, and Lake Charles, Louisiana, the company says. “As we focus […]February 13, 2017DealersTitan Machinery to close more than a dozen locations as part of restructuring planNorth Dakota-based Titan Machinery, which carries construction, agriculture, aggregate and forestry equipment, has initiated a restructuring plan that involves closing and consolidating multiple dealerships. The company says this will reduce expenses by $25 million annually. The company reports it closed one construction location in the fourth quarter ending Jan. 31, and plans to close 14 […]February 13, 2017RoadbuildingOklahoma governor submits $1.3 billion infrastructure wish list as part of NGA submissionOklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin submitted a list of seven infrastructure projects estimated at $1.3 billion as part of the compilation of project requests from across the country sent to the Trump administration by the National Governors Association (NGA). A report by McClatchy lists four of the seven projects being interstate and highway reconstruction or expansion […]February 13, 2017RoadbuildingArizona bill would increase gas tax by 10 centsA proposed bipartisan bill in Arizona would increase the state’s motor fuel tax by 10 cents to 28 cents per gallon, the state’s first fuel tax increase in 26 years. The measure would be placed on a statewide ballot in 2018. Introduced by Rep. Noel Campbell (R) and Sen. Lisa Otondo (D), the bill also […]February 13, 2017RoadbuildingNorth Dakota DOT seeks transportation innovation ideas submissionsThe North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), in a partnership with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, is seeking submissions for the Transportation Innovation Program. The program, now in its third year, aims to “identify and implement innovative solutions for transportation related projects, processes and products.” “As the dynamics of North Dakota’s economy and industry […]February 13, 2017DealersH&E Equipment Services opens new branch in Beaumont, TexasH&E Equipment Services, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has opened a new branch in Beaumont, Texas, bringing its total number of locations across the country to 78. The new site joins neighboring branches in Houston, Texas, and Lake Charles, Louisiana, the company says. “As we focus on expansion and growth we are able to meet […]February 10, 2017RoadbuildingNational Governors Association sends state infrastructure list to TrumpThe National Governors Association (NGA) has submitted a list of 428 infrastructure project needs compiled by state governments to the Trump administration for consideration, according to a report by The Washington Post. NGA asked each state to develop a list of up to five priority projects back in December, the report says. More than five […]February 10, 2017Previous PagePage 66 of 225Next PageTop StoriesMini ExcavatorsCat’s New 2.4- and 2.6-Ton Mini Excavators Pack More LiftThe new 302.4 CR and 302.6 bring increased lift capacity, higher auxiliary flow and transport-friendly operating weights.Off-Road TrucksDeere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation ModesPickups2027 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD Get More HP With New Diesel, Gas V8sBulldozersConstruction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026Featured SponsorKeep Your Business Strong During Slower Months
