Roadbuilding

JCB’s Pothole Pro Excavator Makes Pothole Repairs in 8 Minutes
Watch The Dirt to get a closer look at this pothole-repairing machine that cuts, crops and cleans.
December 1, 2023
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How and Where Infrastructure Law Funding Has Been Spent So Far
Since the five-year $1.2 trillion plan was approved in 2021, $400 billion has been targeted to 40,000 projects.
November 27, 2023
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New Lanes Open on I-85 Widening Project from S.C. to N.C.
The 29-mile interstate reconstruction and rehab project is expected to be mostly completed by the end of 2024.
November 22, 2023
demolition old CSX bridge over I85 Gaffney SC
Roadbuilding
Burned L.A. I-10 Freeway Reopens in 8 Days – Way Ahead of Schedule
24/7 work enabled traffic to return to one of the busiest freeways in the U.S. before Monday morning rush hour.
November 20, 2023
reopened section of I10 freeway Los Angeles after closed due to fire
Battery electric
LeeBoy, Portable Electric Working to Electrify Asphalt Paving
LeeBoy is using the Voltstack 30k unit as both companies collaborate to explore future solutions for paving electrification
November 17, 2023
Through a partnership, LeeBoy is using Portable Electric’s Volstack 30k E-charger to provide an emissions-free onsite charging solution for the 8520C E-Paver or other electrified equipment.
Roadbuilding
Burned L.A. I-10 Freeway Expected to Reopen in 3-5 Weeks, Governor Says
The structure, closed since the November 11 blaze beneath it, will not have to be demolished. Meanwhile, an arson investigation is underway.
November 14, 2023
excavator cleans up fire aftermath under I-10 Freeway in L.A.
Roadbuilding
One of Busiest Freeways in U.S. Closes Due to Fire Damage (Video)
A section of Los Angeles' I-10 Freeway is closed indefinitely due to extensive damage, which is still being assessed.
November 13, 2023
charred remains underneath I10 freeway in L.A. after storage yard fire
Roadbuilding
New CivDash Robot Automates Road Striping, Marking 16 Miles a Day
Civ Robotics: CivDash "will revolutionize road marking by automating the layout workflow, enabling contractors to stripe quickly and effortlessly."
November 9, 2023
Civ Robotics CivDash road striping robot striping asphalt road
Roadbuilding
Lasers Used to Clean Conn. Bridge Instead of Sandblasting (Video)
Laser ablation coating removal was performed with handheld devices by Adapt Lasers to save time and reduce environmental waste.
November 8, 2023
Adapt Laser being used to remove blue paint from bridge beam connecticut
Roadbuilding
Construction Starts on New Mississippi River Bridge Between Ill., Mo.
The new bridge will replace a flood-prone, 80-year-old span that carries Illinois 150 and Missouri 51 over the river.
November 6, 2023
redering of future Don Welge Memorial Bridge over Mississippi River Bridge between Illinois Missouri
Roadbuilding
Unique Tied-Arch Bridge Officially Opens in Detroit (Time-Lapse Video)
The first skewed, unbraced network tied-arch bridge in the U.S. is deemed an "engineering marvel."
November 2, 2023
aerial view of new Second Avenue Bridge Detroit
Roadbuilding
Reopening 2-Year-Closed I-85 Business in S.C. Hits Delay
The project to replace three outdated bridges on the freeway needs additional work, SCDOT says.
November 3, 2023
aerial shot construction on I-85 Business bridge over Buffington Road in Spartanburg
Roadbuilding
Repairs to I-55 to take two weeks; northbound lanes to remain closed
Inspection results show that, due to extensive spalling (breakage of the concrete), a partial deck replacement is needed for the impacted area.
November 2, 2023
Reopairs beiung made to northbound I-55
Roadbuilding
Time-Lapse Video: I-95 Bridge Slide Finished 14 Hours Ahead of Schedule
The weekend bridge replacement in Connecticut beat Monday morning rush hour by a wide margin. Watch here.
October 27, 2023
completed bridge slide traffic reopened I-95 near exit 17 Westport Connecticut
Roadbuilding
Wash. Company Captures Carbon from Natural Gas for Building Roads
Modern Hydrogen has developed a way to capture carbon from natural gas and use it to make asphalt pavement.
October 26, 2023
crew paves driveway in Seattle with asphalt made with Modern Hydrogen captured carbon
Roadbuilding
19th-Century Boat, Ancient Village Discovered by Construction Crews
Workers on road projects in Florida and Wisconsin unearthed some historical finds recently – a 150-year-old boat and an American Indian village.
October 23, 2023
remains of 19th-century boat found by construction crew in St Augustine Florida
Safety
J-Tech LaneBlade Truck Attachment Designed to Protect Highway Workers
The device is like a snow plow for road debris, enabling workers to stay in the truck rather than being out in traffic.
October 20, 2023
J-Tech LaneBlade on Ford pickup truck approaching tire debris on road
Roadbuilding
Progress Made on Reopening I-25 Site of Colorado Train Crash
A train derailed October 15 on the 65-year-old bridge over the interstate. The bridge collapsed, and a tractor-trailer driver underneath was killed.
October 19, 2023
BNSF train derailment collapsed rail bridge over I-25 near Pueblo Colorado
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