Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingTrail opposition creates hurdle for VDOT I-66 Outside Beltway wideningVirginia’s plan to widen Interstate 66 outside the Capital Beltway could be in jeopardy if the proposed walking and biking trail along the highway is changed, as some bike advocates and lawmakers are demanding, the state’s transportation secretary told The Washington Post. The state plans to begin construction next year on the $2.3 billion I-66 […]September 7, 2017RoadbuildingBids sought for ADA pedestrian ramps in MaineThe Maine Department of Transportation is accepting sealed bids to build and upgrade pedestrian ramps at pedestrian crossings in the town of Machias. Existing ramps are being upgraded and new ones built to comply with Americans with Disability Act requirements. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at the project […]September 7, 2017RoadbuildingFlorida suspends road tolls, construction ahead of Hurricane IrmaAll toll roads in Florida have been suspended in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Gov. Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Transportation to suspend the tolls so people can access hurricane supplies and evacuate faster, if necessary. “They will be suspended for the duration of the storm’s impacts to Florida,” Scott said of the tolls. […]September 7, 2017DealersCat dealer Cleveland Brothers helps form gas compression degreeThe largest Cat dealer in Pennsylvania, Cleveland Brothers, has formed a partnership to create a two-year associate degree to train technicians in the natural gas compression industry and provide tuition reimbursement for select students. The degree will be offered this fall at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) in Centre County. Ariel […]September 6, 2017RoadbuildingNew Smart Road opens on I-90, providing real-time info for Chicago area driversDrivers on a 16-mile stretch of Interstate 90 in the Chicago area will now be able to receive real-time traffic and safety information, with the completion of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway Smart Road. The Illinois Tollway and Pace bus transit system activated the new smart road September 5 between Barrington Road and the Kennedy […]September 6, 2017RoadbuildingAll lanes of improved I-75 near Detroit openThe Michigan Department of Transportation opened all lanes and ramps to northbound and southbound Interstate 75 in Oakland County, northwest of Detroit, 20 days ahead of schedule. The opening, which occurred just before Labor Day weekend, is part of the $91.8 million project to modernize three miles of I-75 between Coolidge Highway and South Boulevard. […]September 6, 2017RoadbuildingN. Dakota DOT opens first half of new Lewis and Clark Bridge on U.S. 85The new Lewis and Clark Bridge on U.S. 85 near Williston, North Dakota, is now open for traffic, but only two of its four lanes. The full bridge will open after the old bridge is dismantled and the final phases of the project are completed. The $80 million bridge project – the single largest infrastructure […]September 6, 2017Construction EquipmentWhat to see at ICUEE 2017: Volvo CE, Vermeer and Vacuworx in Area KICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the October 3-5 Demo Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. In the run-up to the show we’ll be providing a series of sneak peeks to give you an idea of what to look for at the show. To check out the rest of the ICUEE […]September 5, 2017DealersDeutz spreads Power Center concept to SoutheastDeutz has turned its South Carolina location into its second Power Center, a new concept designed to expand the engine maker’s offerings beyond its service centers. The Deutz Power Center Southeast is the new name for the former Deutz Carolinas service center, which underwent rebranding this year. The announcement follows the opening last October of […]September 5, 2017RoadbuildingUDOT extending fences on I-80 to prevent wildlife-vehicle crashesThe Utah Department of Transportation is adding a mile of wildlife fencing along eastbound Interstate 80 near Jeremy Ranch to complement fencing already completed on the westbound side. After installing the mile of fencing, the UDOT will add another 1,400 feet of fence on both sides of the highway to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. The UDOT […]September 5, 2017Previous PagePage 249 of 258Next PageTop StoriesVintage EquipmentThe 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the PowerIn the late 1940s, Buster Peterson decided two Cats were better than one and created the “Twin D8” – a great idea until the D9 debuted in 1954.Compact equipmentNew Polaris Ranger 500: Work-Ready UTV Priced at $10K, Can Tow 1,500 Lbs.Construction EquipmentExtreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse AntarcticaCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingAttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large Excavators
