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Outgoing NAPA chairman Parker tells of changes and a battle to keep market share

Outgoing NAPA chairman, Craig Parker, discusses changes in the association and importance of protecting and retaining market share. Learn more here.

January 29, 2019

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New House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee members announced

Eight new Republicans and sixteen new Democrats from the U.S. House of Representatives were appointed to the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. Learn more.

January 28, 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

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Ross Island closes concrete division, lays off employees

Ross Island Sand & Gravel out of Oregon laid off several of its employees due to unknown reasons. See the latest that has been reported on the lay offs here.

January 24, 2019

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Workforce development is new NAPA Chairman John Harper’s top priority

John Harper was sworn in to serve as the 2019 chairman of the National Asphalt Pavement Association during its annual meeting. Get details on Equipment World.

January 23, 2019

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Balderson tapped to serve on House T&I committee

Congressman Troy Balderson of Ohio was tapped by the House Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

January 23, 2019

Roadbuilding

TxDOT crews making good progress on washed out Kingsland bridge

The Texas DOT deems the bridge project a top priority, which means construction workers receive incentives to work around the clock. Get more details here.

January 22, 2019

Roadbuilding

Study: Keeping roads smooth reduces greenhouse gas emissions

A recent study led by Rutgers determined that extending the life of pavement can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Get more info on the study on Equipment World.

January 21, 2019

Roadbuilding

State Route 99 closed in Seattle for tunnel alignment; crews making good progress

With the closure of State Route 99 due to tunnel work, construction crews are on schedule with good weather, including unusually warm daytime temperatures.

January 18, 2019

Roadbuilding

Explosion brings down last section of Tappan Zee Bridge’s eastern span

The last section of the eastern span of the old Tappan Zee Bridge in New York came crashing down into the Hudson River on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. Get details.

January 18, 2019

Roadbuilding

ARTBA to feds: End ‘regulatory roadblock’ to buying patented products

According to ARTBA, repealing a federal procurement rule would remove a regulatory roadblock and encourage investments in improving the nation's highways.

January 17, 2019

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WSDOT details demo plans for the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle

Washington State Department of Transportation has detailed their plans to demo the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle. Learn more on this on Equipment World.

January 17, 2019