Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingEast End Crossing opens to traffic, renamed as Lewis and Clark BridgeThe East End Crossing, the second half of the Ohio River Bridges project, has opened to traffic and has been renamed the Lewis and Clark Bridge. “Louisville and the surrounding region has needed these bridges for years,” says Deputy Federal Highway Administrator David Kim. “By reducing congestion, the East End Crossing and its massive partner […]December 20, 2016RoadbuildingMnDOT adds personalization features to 511 traveler systemThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has added several new features to its 511 traveler information system, including a personalization feature for specific travel routes. “Overall, the 511 traveler information system is getting better each year and more people are using it,” says Kelly Braunig, 511 program manager. “These new features will help the traveling […]December 20, 2016DealersEquipment Roundup: Updates on Cat M-Series small loaders, Nikola One, Honda RidgelineCat upgrades M-Series small wheel loaders with Payload Management, intros 930M Ag Handler Caterpillar has introduced several enhancements to its three M-Series small wheel loaders as part of a 2017 update and has introduced a variant of the 930M designed as an Ag Handler. The company first introduced the 926M, 930M and 938M loaders at […]December 19, 2016DealersBusiness Roundup: News on Komatsu, ARA Foundation, Section 179, Equipment World Spec Guide, Hyundai CEKomatsu takes over New Jersey sales territory with Komatsu Northeast Komatsu America has formed Komatsu Northeast, a new business unit that will take over the New Jersey territory for all of the company’s equipment sales and rental for construction, mining and utility, as well as parts, service and customer support. Binder Machinery Company previously served […]December 19, 2016DealersBandit Industries adds Louisville Tractor as dealer for Ind., Ky.Bandit Industries, manufacturer of chippers, grinders, mulchers and skid steer/compact track loader attachments, has added Louisville Tractor Incorporated as an authorized dealer covering southern Indiana and north central Kentucky. The dealer will focus on Bandit’s line hand-fed chippers and stump grinders. “We’ve worked with Louisville Tractor for years, and we’re very happy to have them […]December 19, 2016RoadbuildingLori Tiefenthaler becomes first woman to chair ACPALori Tiefenthaler has been named the first woman to chair the American Concrete Pavement Association’s (ACPA) board of directors in the group’s 54-year history. “I am extremely honored to accept this gavel and the responsibility of leading this great association in 2017,” says Tiefenthaler. “As I look back on the 53 chairmen that came before […]December 19, 2016RoadbuildingLa. task force recommends $700 million annual increase for infrastructure investmentThe Louisiana Governor’s Task Force on Transportation Infrastructure Investment has adopted 10 resolutions that address policy and financing recommendations, an action that comes after six months of meetings across the state. Gov. John Bel Edwards will consider the resolutions in preparation for the 2017 Regular Legislative Session. The most significant of the resolutions is the […]December 19, 2016RoadbuildingUSDOT releases Every Place Counts Leadership Academy Transportation ToolkitThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has released the Every Place Counts Leadership Academy Transportation Toolkit, aimed at providing a resource to train emerging transportation leaders across communities, cities, regions and states. “If you have a transportation idea, concern, or challenge on your mind, or if you want to participate in the process of making […]December 19, 2016DealersBobcat of Dallas-McKinney becomes authorized dealerBobcat Company has added Bobcat of Dallas-McKinney as an authorized dealer of new and used equipment and service and parts provider. It is the fifth location of Bobcat of Dallas and will serve the north side of the area. “We believe that Bobcat equipment, when paired with the local support of our dealerships, provides the […]December 16, 2016RoadbuildingNCDOT developing design-build contract to accelerate Fayetteville Outer Loop projectNorth Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) officials are planning to develop a design-build contract for part of the Fayetteville Outer Loop a year ahead of schedule in an effort to complete the overall project ahead of schedule. The department plans to award the contract in late 2017. 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