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Roadbuilding
Arizona DOT picks winners of Safety Message Contest
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) selected two winners for its Safety Message Contest, with the two messages displayed at various times April 21 through April 24. One message “That’s the temperature – not the speed limit.” was displayed on overhead signs April 21-23 across the state. The other, “Single in HOV? Get a real […]
April 25, 2017
Roadbuilding
FEMA sends $230 million to NY/NJ Port Authority for Holland Tunnel repairs
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will receive $229.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help repair damage to the Holland Tunnel caused by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, nj.com reports. The funds, which come from a FEMA program designed to strengthen public works after a major disaster in […]
April 25, 2017
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Roadbuilding
Illinois Tollway to give away seeds, seedlings on Arbor Day
The Illinois Tollway is planning to give away 7,500 wildflower seed packets and 7,500 tree seedlings on Arbor Day, April 28, at its headquarters and oases locations on the Tollway system. The Tollway says the giveaway is part of efforts to “enhance aesthetics and expand tree canopy coverage,” as well as continuing its pollinator program […]
April 25, 2017
Roadbuilding
Economic pundits recommend tax reform for funding infrastructure projects
In a recent op-ed for the New York Times, economic commentators Larry Kudlow, Arthur B. Laffer and Stephen Moore, along with financial publishing magnate Steve Forbes, outline their view for a means of funding infrastructure projects as part of their recommendation for overall tax reform. In the piece, titled “Why Are Republicans Making Tax Reform […]
April 24, 2017
Roadbuilding
Georgia DOT awards 32 contracts valued at $132.8 million
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded 32 contracts for transportation projects across the state valued at $132.8 million for bids received in March. Included in the total were 26 maintenance and preservation projects valued at $90.5 million for resurfacing and maintenance of 346 miles of state highways, including $22.9 million for 6.6 miles on […]
April 24, 2017
Roadbuilding
Missouri DOT celebrates 30 years of Adopt-A-Highway Program
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) marked 30 years of its Adopt-A-Highway Program with a celebration in Jefferson City. Missouri began the program in 1987, following the effort by Texas in the mid-1980s to involve state citizens in helping to clean up areas around state highways. Missouri has more than 5,200 groups and 50,000 volunteers involved […]
April 24, 2017
Roadbuilding
Evolution of the Asphalt Paver: Operator ergonomics, visibility and controls lead advancements
When you boil it down, not much has really changed about the asphalt paver. It’s still a tractor laying down and spreading material as it travels. But that simple principle required a lot of setup, skill and man-hours to perform. So the changes in the equipment over the years have progressed with the goal of […]
April 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Trump administration receives 168 suggestions on ways to cut regulations
When the Trump administration asked for recommendations on ways the government could cut regulations and make it easier for companies to get their projects approved, 168 companies responded. According to the Washington Post, three senior administration officials from different departments say that the White House is inclined to accept many of the suggestions. Some of […]
April 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Georgia DOT taking advantage of I-85 closure with adjacent resurfacing
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) plans to resurface 6.6 miles of Interstate 85 near the current section of roadway closed for bridge reconstruction due to the March 30 collapse to “minimize additional disruption” to motorists in the area. GDOT says the resurfacing project, valued at $22.9 million, and extending from I-75/SR 401 to Clairmont Road, […]
April 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Virginia transportation board awards two contracts valued at $69.6 million
The Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved two contracts valued at $69.6 million for construction and maintenance projects in two Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) districts. This brings the yearly total for awarded contracts to $214 million. These contracts include: ♦  $64.5 million to Faulconer Construction of Charlottesville, Virginia, for safety improvements on 8.9 miles […]
April 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Seattle DOT kicks off pothole repair campaign, “Pothole Palooza”
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) kicked off its “aggressive” pothole repair campaign, Pothole Palooza, this week. The agency says it needs the community’s help in reporting pothole locations for its Pothole Rangers to repair following the wettest winter the city has experienced in 30 years. SDOT has created three ways for potholes to be reported. […]
April 21, 2017
Roadbuilding
Idaho Transportation Department to push for new projects through $320 million in anticipated funding
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will push for additional road and bridge projects during presentations to the state transportation board April 21 that will be funded through several methods, including the new authorized Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds. The department reports additional funds are being made available from two transportation bills passed into law […]
April 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
NCDOT, Women’s Transportation Seminar host Introduce a Girl to Engineering
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the Women’s Transportation Seminar recently hosted the annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering program for 30 Raleigh-area sophomore, junior and senior high school girls interested in careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The National Science Foundation reports about 6.4 million people in the U.S. were employed […]
April 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
Granite Construction continues work on Highway 246 in Buellton, Calif.
In an update to the Buellton City Council on April 14, Cathy DeGrazia, Granite Construction project manager for a Caltrans’ pavement maintenance and sidewalk construction project on Highway 246 in Buellton, Calif., told council members that work is continuing on the project with completion set for August 2017, the Lompoc Record reports. She also told the council that she would […]
April 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
TRIP: Poor bridge and road conditions cost Tennessee motorists $6 billion per year
The condition of bridges and roads in Tennessee costs motorists there $6 billion per year in additional vehicle operating costs, safety and congestion problems, according to The Road Improvement Program’s (TRIP) latest state condition report. The report “Tennessee Transportation by the Numbers: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe, Smooth and Efficient Mobility,” indicates 11 percent of […]
April 20, 2017
Roadbuilding
Finley Asphalt purchases Mid-Atlantic Paving & Sealing
Finley Asphalt & Concrete, based in Virginia, has purchased Mid-Atlantic Paving & Sealing, a move that extends Finley’s service area from Baltimore, Maryland, to Richmond, Virginia. This is Finley’s first acquisition in its 52-year history. It was founded in Fairfax, Virginia, in 1965 by Lonnie Finley. Eric and Lewis Finley took over in 1990 and […]
April 19, 2017
Roadbuilding
Spirent releases system for testing V2V connectivity
Spirent Communications has released a system to test vehicle-to-vehicle connectivity performance for manufacturers that meet requirements by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). USDOT last year issued a proposed rule for a requirement that all new light-duty vehicles be equipped with vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology to aid in crash avoidance. The proposal would require V2V devices to […]
April 19, 2017
Roadbuilding
Wisconsin DOT gets $103.2 million boost for 21 highway projects
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is projecting an additional $38.2 million in revenue for the next two years, and will use these funds to add to $65 million in projects Gov. Scott Walker recently directed the agency to advance to fiscal year 2017. The total will provide $103.2 million to be used for 21 projects […]
April 19, 2017
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