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PHOTOS: Illinois Tollway names bridge after Medal of Honor recipient Allen J. Lynch
The Illinois Tollway this week recognized Medal of Honor recipient Allen J. Lynch by naming the bridge over the Tri-State Tollway (I-94) after him. Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur, state officials and military veterans gathered on Wednesday for the unveiling of a new sign that officially designates the Grand Avenue Bridge as the “Allen […]
July 3, 2014
Roadbuilding
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take a ride on the world’s biggest water slide
Whether it’s a water slide or a water coaster, it’s slated to be the world’s biggest and looks like one heck of a thrill ride. [vimeo 82122524 nolink] I’ve ridden on the “Big Shot” on top of The Stratosphere in Las Vegas. It was fun, but holy moley, it took my breath away for a […]
July 3, 2014
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Roadbuilding
LaHood pushes for 10-cent gas tax hike during St. Louis visit
During a trip to St. Louis, Mo., on Tuesday, former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood pushed for a 10-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase, St. Louis Public Radio reports. LaHood is visiting the city to promote infrastructure investment and bring awareness to the state of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), a primary source of funding for state and […]
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Shot blast texturing enhances pavement friction performance
A different kind of concrete pavement treatment is shot blasting, also called shot abrading. “Surface texture and friction are the main factors affecting the safety of pavements,” says Yetkin Yildirim, P.E., director of the Texas Pavement Preservation Center at the University of Texas-Austin. “The friction force that develops between the tire and pavement surface is […]
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Why Telematics Matter
The adoption rate of telematics is critical to fuel efficiency, lower emissions and run time.
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
New roadbuidling technologies, equipment, attachments and more
A smartphone, a mulching tractor, a pothole patcher and a clamp system are among the products featured.
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Pre-fabricated bridge design could resist earthquake damage
A new framework design could make bridges more resistant to earthquakes while speeding construction, Science Daily reports. The design, which aims to improve the performance of the columns and beams that support bridges, is based on research findings that will be presented in Alaska later this month at a summit focusing on earthquakes. Researchers are […]
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
The Traffic Fatality Mystery of 2012
The positive message in the traffic safety data for 2012 and 2013 is America seems to be holding its safety gains — but nothing trumps Mother Nature when it comes to safety statistics.
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
PPE is still important in the heat
During the intense heat of the summer, it’s hard to stay cool when working outside. That’s why it’s tempting for construction workers to skip wearing their personal protective equipment on the hottest days of the year. Gloves can quickly make workers’ hands feel hot and sweaty, goggles may fog up and impede vision, and hard […]
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Contractor’s dewatering claim for $24 million dismissed based on failure to follow contract disputes act
Contractor’s dewatering claim for $24 million was dismissed based on failure to follow contract disputes act.
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Missouri DOT uses work zone death to teach motorists about safety, garners award for efforts
After one of the agency’s own dies in a work zone crash, the Missouri DOT uses it to teach motorists about safety and garners award for its efforts.
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
In the Groove with Diamond Grooving and Grinding
Diamond grooving and grinding are being used to restore rough or polished concrete pavements to ultrasmooth conditions and quell noise — but at a price.
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
How one Iowa engineer maintains a county with mostly gravel roads
Taking a look at how one Iowa engineer meets the challenge of maintaining a county with mostly gravel roads.
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-E1 and FZ-X1 devices designed to withstand tough jobsite conditions
Panasonic has introduced its Toughpad FZ-E1 and FZ-X1 tablets, which are designed to withstand impact, water and other conditions on the jobsite. Each 5-inch tablet is built to resist drops of up to 10 feet to concrete, submersion in up to 5 feet of water for 30 minutes and other variables such as impact, shock, […]
July 1, 2014
Roadbuilding
Obama pushes for transportation funding during Key Bridge visit
During his visit to the Key Bridge in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, President Barack Obama urged Congress to quickly pass a highway bill to prevent Highway Trust Fund (HTF) insolvency, The Hill reports. The HTF is a major source of funding for state and local highway projects. However, money in the fund is projected to […]
July 1, 2014
Roadbuilding
DOT to reimburse states as gas tax money rolls in
The projected insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund is inching closer (it’s expected to run out of money next month), and the U.S. Department of Transportation is has been trying to prepare state DOTs. In its latest preparation effort, the U.S. DOT has announced that it plans to make some adjustments to the way it […]
July 1, 2014
Roadbuilding
Some North Carolina drivers can “NOLY” turn right
Some drivers in Cornelius, N.C., were amused yesterday when they found a misspelling in a newly-constructed right turn lane, according to WBTV. The error, which tells drivers to turn right “NOLY” instead of “ONLY,” was attributed to a job finished well ahead of schedule. According to the report, the project was expected to take 32 […]
July 1, 2014
Roadbuilding
Road trip day two: Four crazy red-headed boys and a boat
After the long journey the night before, I thought my boys would be tired. I thought there just might be a chance they’d sleep in. (I know, who am I kidding?) However, no luck there. Mama just wanted a few hours of shut-eye, but the boys were super excited to see their cousins who are […]
June 30, 2014
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