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Roadbuilding: Page 125
Roadbuilding
Arizona DOT uses carbon fiber strips to repair I-17 bridge girders
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has used carbon fiber strips coated with reinforced polymer to fix girders on two Interstate 17 bridges in Phoenix that have been struck by vehicles that exceeded height restrictions. This is the first time the agency has used the Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) strips for repairs. The material wraps […]
July 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Nevada’s Project Neon 40% complete after first year
The Nevada Department of Transportation’s (NDOT) Project Neon is 40 percent complete at the one-year mark, a milestone the agency is celebrating during the biggest public works project in the state’s history. The project, with a price tag of almost $1 billion, involves the widening of Interstate 15 between Sahara Avenue in downtown Las Vegas […]
July 21, 2017
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Roadbuilding
Bloomberg poll: 55% of Americans support gas tax increase to fund bridges and roads
A Bloomberg National Poll shows 55 percent of Americans would support a gas tax increase for funding bridge and road projects. The question was one of multiple queries posed to respondents July 8-12. Selzer & Company conducted the poll of 1,001 U.S. adults ages 18 and over. Forty-one percent responded that it was “Not Okay” […]
July 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
PennDOT’s Richards becomes first female chair of Turnpike Commission
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards has become the first female chair of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). The move is part of a reorganization of the commissioners. William K. Lieberman was named vice chairman and Barry Drew was named secretary-treasurer. “I have had the honor of serving as the commonwealth’s first female […]
July 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
FHWA: Highway construction costs up 67% since 2003
The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) latest quarterly National Highway Construction Cost Index includes the first major revision since it was created 10 years ago. It is being dubbed NHCCI 2.0. The revision, the agency says, “reflects steadily rising costs of highway construction and repair.” This latest report shows highway construction costs have increased 67 percent […]
July 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
IBM veteran Braunstein named president of Together for Safer Roads
David Braunstein, former Industry Solutions Innovation Lead at IBM, has been named president of Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a coalition of private sector companies with the goal of reducing deaths and injuries from traffic crashes. “Safe roads are important to our families, communities and our businesses and TSR is more committed than ever to […]
July 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
Idaho Transportation Dept. grant provides free equipment training to vets, women, minorities
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is one of only eight states out of 40 applicants to receive a $198,000 Ladders of Opportunity grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. With the grant, ITD chose 19 people from close to 700 applicants for a free three-week hands-on heavy equipment operator training course aimed at helping veterans, […]
July 19, 2017
Roadbuilding
Construction begins on Md.’s $97.7 million I-270 Watkins Mill Road interchange
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and local officials recently held a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the $97.7 million Interstate 270 interchange at Watkins Mill Road, a project aimed at relieving congestion along one of the state’s busiest roadways. “As we kick off construction of the new Watkins Mill interchange, we are delivering […]
July 19, 2017
Roadbuilding
Oregon DOT, Portland Police begin photo radar at I-84 night work zones
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Portland Police Bureau began this week using mobile photo radar at night work zones on Interstate 84 to help cut down fatalities and injuries. ODOT says the radar unit will be placed at work sites at bridges where new RealTime signs will be position. They will be […]
July 19, 2017
Roadbuilding
Mississippi DOT bond refinancing on I-269 project to save $3.8 million
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has refunded Highway Enhancement through Local Partnership bonds for Marshall County on the Interstate 69 project, a move that will save $3.8 million. Bond refunding is refinancing to save money on interest. “The refunding of these bonds shows that diligence and timing are everything,” says Mississippi Transportation Commissioner Mike […]
July 19, 2017
Roadbuilding
NAPA presents Operational Excellence Awards at mid-year meeting
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) presented its 2016 Operational Excellence Awards  during the association’s mid-year meeting in Chicago. NAPA says these awards recognized asphalt pavement industry leaders for innovation and excellence in marketing, communications, and community outreach with the Community Involvement, Outstanding Brochure, and Outstanding Website Awards. The Asphalt Operations Safety Innovations and Ecological Awards […]
July 18, 2017
Roadbuilding
Design-Build Institute gives National Award of Merit to 4 transportation projects
The Design-Build Institute has awarded four transportation projects with its annual National Award of Merit. The projects will go on to compete for the Project of the Year, which will be announced at the group’s annual meeting in November. The four projects include: Dallas Horseshoe Design-Build Cost: $723 million Design-builder: Pegasus Link Constructors General Contractor: Pegasus Link […]
July 18, 2017
Roadbuilding
AASHTO recommends increased federal portion of TIFIA, simplified applications
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recommends the federal government increase financing for the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program and create a simplified application process for agencies to apply for the loans. AASHTO presented this opinion July 12 in a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing covering […]
July 18, 2017
Roadbuilding
Bertha is half disassembled, cutterhead completely removed
Bertha, the world’s largest tunnel boring machine at 8,000 tons, has been half disassembled by Seattle Tunnel Partners and all of the machine’s cutterhead has been removed. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that much of the trailing gear is still inside the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Crews are continually working to cut and haul […]
July 17, 2017
Roadbuilding
Ky. contractor moves into gutter and parapet construction by leveraging technology
Fox Enterprises now constructs offset curb, gutter and parking lot “island” placements using an on-site guidance system. The system permits automated placement of those items, including tight radii. And his fleet recently expanded to a larger slipform paver that can do offset curb-and-gutter paving, but also inset pavement slab paving. “We want to be the […]
July 17, 2017
Roadbuilding
Indiana kicks off 20-year Next level Roads bridge and road improvement plan
Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Commissioner Joe McGuinness last week kicked off the state’s Next Level Roads bridge and road improvement program that will span 20 years. “Our transportation network of roads and bridges plays a major part in Indiana’s success story both now and in the future,” Holcomb says. “With […]
July 17, 2017
Roadbuilding
New York to spend $403.3 million in 1,700 miles of pavement improvements
The New York State Department of Transportation will spend $403.3 million on pavement improvements this year that will cover close to 1,700 miles of roadway across the state. “Safe and reliable infrastructure is the backbone of any economy and this funding will help ensure roadways across the region remain in good repair and able to […]
July 14, 2017
Roadbuilding
Colorado DOT announces new, reappointed Transportation Commission members
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has appointed two new members of the state’s Transportation Commission and has re-appointed three members. Commissioners are appointed by the governor and serve four-year terms. “We have a high regard for the commission and the advisement its members contribute toward our long-range planning and strategy,” says Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director […]
July 14, 2017
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