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Kentucky’s Tallest Bridge Built by “Incremental Launching” (Time-Lapse Video)
The steep, rugged terrain "made conventional erection almost impossible,” contractor says.
July 1, 2022
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Future I-685 in North Carolina Gains Supporters
The proposed interstate would link I-85 and I-95, and some hope it would extend even farther to the coast.
June 30, 2022
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Relief on the Way for Busy I-5 in Tacoma as 20-Year Project Nears End
The $1.4 billion project to add HOV lanes on Interstate 5, State Route 16 and SR 167 in Pierce County is expected to wrap up this summer.
June 29, 2022
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Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Approved to Build Tesla Tunnels Under Downtown Las Vegas
The newly approved section of the Vegas Loop will be built under 5 miles of the city, bringing the total project to 34 miles.
June 27, 2022
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CrackPro RMV: A Truck-Mounted Robot That Finds and Seals Road Cracks
It only needs two workers to perform sealcoat operations and claims to be faster than manual crews.
June 24, 2022
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Gas Tax Holidays Raise Concerns Over Lost Road, Bridge Funding
As fuel-tax suspensions gain political traction, construction groups fear less funding for projects.
June 22, 2022
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Kansas DOT Inspector Resigns After I-70 Viaduct Barrier Breaks Off
A 60-foot concrete barrier section fell after the inspector failed to follow protocol, KDOT says.
June 20, 2022
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Video: Record Flooding Washes Out Roads, Closing Yellowstone National Park
One of America's favorite tourist attractions is closed as the park service contends with record flooding and damaged roads.
June 15, 2022
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Mudslides Close 50 Miles of California Highway (Video)
Caltrans says there is no schedule on when the section can reopen due to extensive damage above, on and below the road.
June 15, 2022
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Contracts Worth $675M Awarded to Widen Two Congested Texas Freeways
The projects involve adding lanes to ease traffic in two major cities.
June 10, 2022
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Additional $12.5 Billion Dose of Historic Bridge Funding on the Way
The FHWA is rolling out another $12.5 billion over five years, including for smaller projects and communities.
June 10, 2022
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26 Road Projects Win National Awards for Long-Lasting Pavements
See which DOTs rehabilitated rough roads into smooth, enduring asphalt pavements.
June 6, 2022
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A Long-Eared Bat Could Hold Up Infrastructure Projects, ARTBA Fears
It lives in 37 states and is proposed for the endangered species list, which could mean project delays and increased costs, ARTBA says.
June 3, 2022
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53 Miles of Future Longest Highway Loop in U.S. Open in Texas
The new 53-mile segment puts the loop closer to its 184-mile finish line.
June 1, 2022
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New I-885 in North Carolina Nearing Completion
This freeway connector will provide a stoplight-free drive between I-40 and I-85.
May 27, 2022
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Road Work Zones Becoming More Dangerous, Contractors Say
Fed-up contractors reveal the leading cause of an increasingly dangerous situation.
May 26, 2022
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Work Set to Begin on Expanding I-35, One of Texas’ Most Congested Roads
The $1.5 billion project will build additional lanes on miles-long bridges above the existing freeway.
May 25, 2022
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Small Contractor Completes Big Rehab of Famous Keystone Wye Bridge
The original concrete deck and steel rails have all been replaced with wood for this unique wooden-arched treasure leading to Mount Rushmore.
May 20, 2022
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