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Oregon DOT Faces $354M Budget Shortage; Job & Service Cuts Proposed
The agency warns 1,000 ODOT jobs could be lost, 17 maintenance stations closed and worse conditions for drivers.
September 13, 2024
“Breaking Stuff is Just Cool” – Contractor Reflects on 40 Years of Bridge Demolition
Nobody thought Greg Bair could make a living just breaking rock. More than 40 years later, he's known nationwide for his fast-paced bridge demolitions.
September 11, 2024
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Who is Minding Your Fuel (and Saving you Money)?
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Rising fuel costs are impacting everyone’s bottom line. With diesel prices increasing 74 percent over the last year, taking a hard look at fuel costs is a matter of survival.
July 1, 2024
Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild to Begin in 2025, Phase 1 Contractor Selected
The Maryland DOT has chosen a contractor for Phase 1 of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge, with work slated to begin in 2025.
September 6, 2024
Roadbuilding
Illinois Tollway Settles Canceled Contract Lawsuit for $25 Million
The Illinois Tollway has settled with Judlau Contracting for $25 million, over what Judlau called “abruptly and improperly terminating the contract.”
September 5, 2024
Roadbuilding
Contractor Sued Over Alleged Cable Flaws on Cuomo Bridge in New York
The Thruway Authority is demanding a minimum of $6 million in damages against Tappan Zee Constructors.
September 4, 2024
Regulations
3 Paving Companies Plead Guilty to Bid-Rigging Scandal in Michigan
Asphalt Specialists has been charged $6.5 million; Al's Asphalt must pay $795,000; and F. Allied Construction awaits sentencing.
August 29, 2024
Roadbuilding
Contractor to Finance $4.6B Atlanta Express Lanes Project for Toll Revenue
Work is set to start next year on adding toll lanes in both directions along a 16-mile section of State Highway 400.
August 29, 2024
Roadbuilding
Contractor on $2B Louisiana Bridge Project Gets Green Light to Begin Work
Calcasieu Bridge Partners, a Plenary team, was awarded the $2.1 billion contract in January.
August 28, 2024
Roadbuilding
Louisiana Bridge Ramps Sinking; Developer Will Pay for Repairs
The Belle Chasse Bridge Project will now cost the developer up to $2 million and take an additional eight to 10 weeks to make the repairs.
August 27, 2024
Roadbuilding
Ohio DOT Campaign Shines a Light on Danger to Roadside Employee Lives
To get the word out about the state's new “Move Over, Slow Down” law, the DOT is releasing short videos of employees to humanize roadside dangers.
August 26, 2024
Regulations
New Indictment Unsealed in $100M Construction Bid-Rigging Scheme
A fifth company and two employees are charged in the ongoing investigation into price fixing on transportation construction contracts in Oklahoma.
August 22, 2024
Roadbuilding
After 16 Years, Indiana Completes New Interstate 69 (Video)
The 142-mile corridor runs from Evansville to Indianapolis and is part of a national route planned between Mexico and Canada.
August 21, 2024
Roadbuilding
Are Foldable "Origami" Bridges the Way of the Future? (Video)
A new study from the University of Michigan showcases origami structures that could one day replace traditional infrastructure.
August 20, 2024
Roadbuilding
4 Killed in Work Zone Crash Caused by Semi Truck in Minnesota
Four people died in a work zone crash in Minnesota after a semi-truck driver crashed into four vehicles that were stopped for road construction.
August 19, 2024
Roadbuilding
Rhode Island's I-95 Becomes First to Complete Phase 1 EV Charger Install
Rhode Island’s stretch of I-95 now has eight Direct Current Fast Chargers and six Dual-Port Level 2 charging stations.
August 16, 2024
Contractor of the Year
Veteran-Owned Company Thrives, Forges Path in Paving Market
When Kevin Heilman’s construction employer declined an urgent customer request to plow their parking lot following a blizzard, he’d had enough. It was the spark he needed to start his own paving business.
August 14, 2024
Business
Flatiron, Dragados to Form “2nd-Largest Engineering/Construction Firm in U.S.”
The new company – to be called Flatiron Dragados – has a hefty backlog and presence in 24 states.
August 14, 2024
Roadbuilding
AECOM to Head Up Design of New $1.4B Seattle Bridges
Two parallel bridges will replace a 1960s-era structure that is at risk of earthquakes.
August 14, 2024
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