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Roadbuilding
Wyoming Transportation Commission approves $23.6 million in highway projects
The Wyoming Transportation Commission has approved $23.6 million in contractors for eight highway projects, with three of the projects being funded by revenue from the state’s 10-cent fuel tax increase. These projects include: $7.8 million for pavement milling, replacement and reconstruction on 13 miles of southbound lanes on I-25 from Kaycee to Antelope Creek. Riverside […]
December 1, 2015
Roadbuilding
South Carolina DOT reopens roads and bridges ahead of schedule after historic floods
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) reopened more roads than expected by its self-imposed Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) deadline, after the hundreds of road closures resulting from the “1,000-year rainfall” in late September and early October. At the peak of closures on Oct. 5, 541 roads and bridges were damaged enough to be closed on […]
November 30, 2015
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Roadbuilding
Tennessee asks drivers to ‘Ho Ho Hold’ their calls this holiday season
Tennessee followed in the footsteps of Utah and Iowa in telling drivers to get their ‘head out of their apps’ while on the road. But the Tennessee Department of Transportation is also using the digital signs to get into the holiday spirit while also reminding drivers to stay safe. TDOT has added new slogans like […]
November 30, 2015
Roadbuilding
TRIP report finds road and bridge conditions cost Connecticut drivers $5.1 billion
The Road Improvement Program’s (TRIP) latest roads report for Connecticut has determined that road and bridge conditions there cost motorists $5.1 billion related to vehicle operating costs, congestion and safety. “Our congested roads and antiquated transportation system is creating real costs for drivers, families, and businesses in Connecticut,” says Connecticut State Senate Majority Leader Bob […]
November 30, 2015
Roadbuilding
Georgia DOT art contest asks students to envision the future of transportation
The Georgia Department of Transportation is looking for some inspiration for the future of travel in the state, and it’s turning to young artists. GDOT announced that it’s holding a Student Art Challenge for young people in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit what they envision the future of transportation will look like in the state. The contest […]
November 30, 2015
Roadbuilding
Warm-Mix and Recycled asphalt a cost-saving combo that should be used whenever possible
The benefits of warm-mix asphalt (WMA) with recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) are well documented in paving research, with high percentages of RAP mixes holding their own against controls. These mixes have tested so well National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Director Randy West has said the combination should be used whenever possible. “They go together, […]
November 27, 2015
Roadbuilding
Road worker dies after having heart attack on the job
A construction worker in Oregon died after suffering a heart attack while working on a highway construction project. The Blue Mountain Eagle reported that the Patrick Cullen, who hailed from Eugene, Oregon, was working at a construction site Nov. 17 on Highway 395 when he went into cardiac arrest. Cullen was working for Wildfish Standard Paving Company on the […]
November 27, 2015
Roadbuilding
The grade of this unique Japanese bridge isn’t as terrifying as it looks
At first glance, the Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan looks like some kind of terrifying bridge that only could exist in a cartoon.
November 26, 2015
Roadbuilding
Highway deaths rise 8.1% in the first half of 2015 to 13-year high
Lower gas prices have meant more people out on the highways. Unfortunately, that’s also meant more deaths on the roads. A new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that highway deaths rose 8.1 percent in the first half of the year. It marked the highest quarterly increase in 13 years. The rise […]
November 26, 2015
Roadbuilding
North Carolina adds 168 projects to 10-year construction calendar
North Carolina has been able to add 168 new projects to the state’s 10-year construction calendar with the help of the legislature freeing up $1.6 billion for highway projects over the next decade. According to North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, the state’s recently passed budget reforms have added $700 million in new funding over the […]
November 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
Transportation committee approves Louisiana DOTD statewide plan
The Louisiana Transportation Policy Committee has approved the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s (LDOTD) 30-year statewide transportation plan. Major projects and funding “scenarios” to complete the projects are covered in detail. Also included in the plan are options for future multi-modal projects for freight, rail, ports, aviation and transit. “This plan provides the vision […]
November 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
Georgia DOT calls for drivers to make a pledge to drive safely this holiday season
The roads always get a bit more busy this time of the year as people across the country travel to see family for the holidays. But busier roads often lead to more crashes, so the Georgia Department of Transportation is calling on drivers in the state to take a pledge for safety. And they’ve even enlisted a World […]
November 25, 2015
Roadbuilding
PHOTOS > Aerial shots show progress on Tappan Zee Bridge replacement
At $3.98 billion, the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement is one of the priciest transportation projects in America. As such, plenty of eyes are watching the megaproject, but the Tappan Zee Constructors are more than happy to give everyone a bird’s eye view of the construction progress. RELATED >> Combining design, build contracts saved $1.7 billion on Tappan Zee Bridge […]
November 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
PennDOT to study extreme weather vulnerability of state’s transportation system
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is planning a long-term study of the preparedness level the state’s transportation system for extreme weather conditions. “We’re preparing for the future by studying where our assets have risks or vulnerabilities to flooding and other effects of intense storms,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards said in a press conference. PennDOT […]
November 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
Missouri DOT annual chili event raises Christmas funds for needy children
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has planned its annual chili dinner fundraiser for the Christmas Angels program to raise funds for needy children in southeast Missouri. Volunteers purchase gifts for the children using the funds raised. Current MoDOT employees and retirees will cook, pack and deliver chili for the event, which is scheduled for […]
November 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
Spray-applied sealants growing in use for bridge waterproofing
New high-performance waterproofing alternatives are replacing more traditional materials such as sheet goods and sacrificial short-term liquid sealants to help civil and structural engineers cost-effectively protect and maintain critical infrastructure ranging from rail, highway, and pedestrian bridges to tunnels, parking decks, airport terminals and DOT entrance/exit ramps. This new category of spray-applied waterproofing products are […]
November 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
Michigan DOT lets drivers track snowplows online via MI Drive website
Drivers in Michigan can now simply log on to find out when roads on their route will be cleared of snow this winter. According to Fox 17, the Michigan Department of Transportation has decided to let the public view the GPS tracking information it was already collecting from snowplows in the state. The department is testing the method […]
November 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
Obama signs 2-week transportation patch
President Barack Obama signed into law on Friday the 36th short-term highway bill patch as Congress works out a unified long-term bill. The new patch will extend funding through Dec. 4, by which time the House and Senate hope to have the first long-term highway bill in over a decade on the president’s desk. The Hill reported that Obama […]
November 23, 2015
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