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Roadbuilding

Report: 30% of Ala. roads in rough shape, 7% of bridges deficient; funds lacking

A large portion of major roads and highways in Alabama are in poor or mediocre condition. Funds are lacking to address the issue. Read more on Equipment World.

March 1, 2019

Roadbuilding

FHWA grants go to 7 states to test innovative infrastructure funding

The Federal Highway Administration has given millions in grants to several states to test new and innovative ways to finance highway and bridge projects.

February 26, 2019

Roadbuilding

New call in Ohio for increased gas tax as ODOT funds dwindle for upkeep, projects

In Ohio there's push for a raise in the 28-cents-a gallon gas tax. Members of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Transportation Infrastructure have asked for the hike while releasing their report on options for maintaining and enhancing Ohio’s transportation infrastructure.

February 20, 2019

Roadbuilding

Bipartisan panel sees short window of opportunity for infrastructure bill

Panelists are cautiously optimistic that an infrastructure bill could pass this year but will take some courage from political leaders. More on Equipment World.

February 13, 2019

Roadbuilding

NMDOT delaying bid lettings due to federal shutdown

The New Mexico Department of Transportation has delayed its bid letting scheduled for January due to the government shutdown. More details on Equipment World.

January 24, 2019

Roadbuilding

New AASHTO chief tells of shutdown’s growing impact on DOTs

Departments of transportation & mass transit systems are suffering in wake of the federal government shutdown. Learn more from AASHTO chief on Equipment World.

January 15, 2019

Roadbuilding

Gas tax seen as likely focus of Ala. legislature in 2019

Lawmakers predict Alabama legislature will be honing in on changes to the gas tax for the 2019 regular session. Details here on Equipment World.

January 11, 2019

Roadbuilding

Higher fuel taxes, more tolling needed for ailing interstate highways, says Congress-commissioned report

A report says higher fuel taxes and more tolling is needed to help generate money for a deteriorating interstate highway system that faces several challenges.

December 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

USDOT awards $1.5B in BUILD transportation grants; $11B requested

The Department of Transportation announces that a total of $1.5 billion in federal grant funding has been awarded to 91 projects throughout the United States.

December 12, 2018

Roadbuilding

Graves chosen as GOP leader of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

The House Republican Conference elected Rep. Graves to be the GOP leader of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Get details on Equipment World.

December 10, 2018

Roadbuilding

Release of TRB report on future of interstate system invites live/webcast feedback

The TRB will release to the public its report regarding actions needed to upgrade and restore the interstate highway system. Learn more about the event here.

December 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Reagan DOT secretary discusses challenges of upcoming 2020 highway bill

Former Ronald Reagan Dept. of Transportation secretary talked frankly about the challenges of passing an infrastructure bill with the next highway bill.

November 23, 2018