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Union billboards warn Ill. drivers of deteriorated I-80 bridge conditions

Union billboards warn drivers of the condition of an Interstate 80 bridge in the state of Illinois. More on the condition of the bridge on Equipment World.

March 5, 2019

Roadbuilding

New segment of I-75 freeway widening near Detroit set to begin

According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, bad weather delayed the original start date for the second segment of the freeway revamp. Details here.

March 4, 2019

Roadbuilding

Panther Island bridge project progresses in Fort Worth

The City of Fort Worth reports significant progress on the TxDOT Panther Island project. Get more information on the bridge project here on Truckers News.

March 4, 2019

Roadbuilding

2019 federal spending package increases infrastructure funding

A 2019 spending package was finally approved by Congress and signed by President Trump. The package has increased funds for federal infrastructure programs.

March 1, 2019

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

Technology

Tenna software, apps track assets, enable equipment inspections

Tenna announces the development of a new program that allows contractors to know where all their equipment, trucks and tools are. More here on Equipment World.

February 28, 2019

Roadbuilding

WSDOT’s five-week SR 99 off-ramp build in 60 seconds

This time-lapse video is five weeks worth of work the Washington State DOT has put in on the northbound SR 99 ramp. Check it out on Equipment World.

February 28, 2019

Roadbuilding

NYSDOT chief steps down this week

Paul Karas was appointed New York State DOT commissioner in November 2017. He has decided to resign from the position to spend time with his wife. Details here.

February 28, 2019

Roadbuilding

HaulHub material-hauling software eschews vehicle trackers for a phone app

The HaulHub Analytics software will rate drivers, letting contractors, fleet managers and dispatchers know which drivers are the most productive. More here.

February 27, 2019

Roadbuilding

Bill would create Congressional R&D task force for infrastructure materials, funding

A bill introduced in Congress seeks to form a task force that focuses on funding and the construction materials used to build infrastructure. More details here.

February 27, 2019

Roadbuilding

Granite awarded $22M Caltrans Highway 1 contract

The work will include new concrete barriers, overhead sign structures, repaired overcrossing deck surfaces, and a repaved rubberized asphalt highway.

February 27, 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