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Video: Crew Uses Airbags to Remove Dangerous Boulder Over Highway
An unstable boulder looming 125 feet above a Washington highway has been removed by a specialized rock scaling contractor, with the use of airbags.
January 14, 2022
Better Roads
Largest Amount of Bridge Funding in 50 Years Rolling Out to States
See how much your state is getting this year from the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law for bridge repair and replacement.
January 14, 2022
Better Roads
Washington DOT Contends With Unstable Boulder Above Highway
Crews are pulling out the heavy equipment to handle a delicate operation to reopen this avalanche-prone mountain road.
January 13, 2022
Better Roads
Steel Beams Recycled from Oklahoma Bridge Help Rebuild 188 Deficient Crossings
The beams from a 2-mile bridge have helped fix 188 deficient crossings in rural areas – and there are still 900 beams to go.
January 12, 2022
Better Roads
DOTs Struggle to Clear Roads After Record Snowfall
DOTs, police and emergency responders risked their lives in record snowfall last week, but none as much as this trooper who nearly got hit by a car.
January 7, 2022
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NAPA Selects Superior Paving President as Next Chairman
The National Asphalt Pavement Association also has a new streamlined board as it seeks to position its members for $1 trillion in federal infrastructure spending.
January 7, 2022
Attachments
Mix and Smash: 11 Attachments for Pouring or Removing Pavement
When it comes time to mix concrete or tear it up, these 11 attachments can handle the job. Many work on asphalt, too.
January 4, 2022
Equipment
Case debuts two new rollers with torque control and efficient compaction
The SV215E and SV217E single-drum vibratory rollers operate at 154 horsepower and weigh at 33,420 and 36,500 pounds respectively, with centrifugal forces up to 73,063 and 74,861 pounds.
December 28, 2021
Better Roads
Work Set to Begin on Widening Section of National Freight Highway in Illinois
The $67.6 million project will expand 9 miles of Interstate 57 from four to six lanes.
December 22, 2021
Better Roads
Tunnel Machine “Mary” Arrives for Virginia’s Largest Ever Road Project (Video)
The 9-million-pound TBM will dig two 8,000-foot-long tunnels for drivers to travel underwater between these two cities.
December 16, 2021
Better Roads
Las Vegas Prepares for Major Revamp of City’s Main Gateway (Video)
Check out an animated video tour of the future interchange near The Strip and major sports complexes.
December 15, 2021
Better Roads
Embark Trucks Intros New Autonomous Trucking Lane in Texas
The autonomous truck start-up company is opening a new driverless lane between Houston and San Antonio.
December 9, 2021
Better Roads
Two States Race to Build First Wireless-Charging Road for Electric Vehicles
That means no stopping to plug in to a power source. The pavement would be electrified to do the charging automatically.
December 8, 2021
Better Roads
Massive I-80 Project Prepares to Take Off for Largest U.S. Inland Port
The $1.2 billion rebuild is expected to take six years and improve truck traffic on one of the country's three coast-to-coast interstates.
December 6, 2021
Better Roads
FHWA Launches "One-Stop Shop" Website for $1 Trillion Infrastructure Law
Find out how to apply for grants and other funding from the additional $350 billion in highway spending over the next five years.
December 3, 2021
Equipment
Cat intros 8-foot pavers for smaller, tighter jobs
The new lineup fills in Caterpillar's size gap for paving streets, driveways and parking lots.
November 30, 2021
Equipment
Dynapac Tests Electric Tandem Asphalt Compactor with Skanska (Video)
A major manufacturer has paired with a multinational construction firm to prepare this electric roller for market. Watch the sneak-peek video.
November 29, 2021
Better Roads
I-74 Mississippi River Bridge with Stunning Arches Set to Open
The new bridge features two stunning basket-handle arches, and it will be twice as wide, with four lanes in each direction, as the old bridge, which will be demolished.
November 25, 2021
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