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Nev. DOT pilot testing radar-based wrong-way driver detection system

NDOT aims to prevent wrong-way crash fatalities with new wrong-way driver detection system. Learn more about the pilot program for the radar-based system here.

January 16, 2019

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Vt. covered bridge hit, damaged by truck

After ignoring warning signs for Sanderson Bridge in Brandon, Vermont, a tractor trailer driver damaged the covered bridge after attempting to drive through it.

January 16, 2019

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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

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U.S. 301 Mainline toll road opens to traffic in Del.

U.S. 301 Mainline toll road in Middletown opened to traffic on January 10, 2019, after bad weather delayed its original opening date. Click for more details.

January 15, 2019

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Fla. bridge closed for emergency repairs after corrosion found

The Florida DOT says Mid-Bay Bridge has been closed for emergency repairs due to corrosion and will not reopen until repairs are completed. Details here.

January 14, 2019

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LafargeHolcim tapped for $100M Highway 1 improvement project in Vancouver

LafargeHolcim will be implementing an integrated solution for improvements for Highway 1 in Vancouver, Canada. Learn more about the project on Equipment World.

January 14, 2019

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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

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Ariz. DOT South Mountain Freeway extension 2/3 complete

According to the Arizona Dept. of Transportation, the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway extension is nearly completely finished and is expected to open soon.

January 11, 2019

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N.Y.’s Tappan Zee Bridge to be brought down using explosives

Tappan Zee Constructors determined explosives were the best and safest way to demolish the remains of the Tappan Zee Bridge. Get the details on Equipment World.

January 10, 2019

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Okla. DOT says fed shutdown has cost state $133M in delayed projects

As the shutdown entered its third week, it has already forced the state to delay 36 projects. More information here on Equipment World.

January 10, 2019

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Granite selected by Caltrans as CM/GC for two projects totaling $500M+

The Highway 101 Project includes adding 10.9 miles of high occupancy vehicle lanes between Carpinteria and  Santa Barbara. More details on Equipment World.

January 9, 2019

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New Outer Banks bridge to be N.C.’s first with stainless reinforcing steel

It has an expected life of 100 years, according to N.C. Department of Transportation and is designed to withstand salt water erosion and hurricanes. More here.

January 8, 2019