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Roadbuilding

Groundbreaking held in Detroit for Gordie Howe International Bridge

Officials from the U.S.A. & Canada participated in a groundbreaking ceremony in Detroit, marking next steps in the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

July 20, 2018

Roadbuilding

Nevada DOT awards Aggregate Industries $59M contract to widen State Route 160 in Clark County

Aggregate Industries SWR has been awarded a $58.6 million contract to widen and upgrade a 6-mile stretch of Blue Diamond Road (State Route 160).

July 20, 2018

Roadbuilding

Survey: 39% of asphalt pavement produced with energy-saving warm mix–nearly 79M tons of recycled materials used

Asphalt mix producers continue to make significant use of energy-saving warm-mix asphalt technologies, with more than 99 % of reclaimed asphalt pavement recycled.

July 19, 2018

Roadbuilding

Time-lapse chronicles I-15 bridge construction in Mont.

Check out this time lapse video from the Montana Department of Transportation that showcases the Capitol-Cedar Interchange project on I-15 in Helena, Montana.

July 19, 2018

Roadbuilding

Night Vision: Intelligent Compaction giving paving contractors better results in the dark

The IC technology has not only improved results during the day but has proved to make night paving much easier. Details here on Equipment World.

July 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

Md. DOT SHA receives award for MD 404 widening project

MDOT SHA goal is to improve safety, reduce congestion, and improve MD 404 between US 50 and the Town of Denton. Check on the video of the project here.

July 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

New survey finds despite benefits, many consumers uncertain about driverless vehicles

When it comes to acceptance of self-driving vehicles, Americans consumers are interested but also hesitant about the autonomous vehicle (AV) revolution on the horizon, according to a new survey by Esurance, an Allstate company. In its 2018 survey called “Can Americans Overcome Their Fear of Self-Driving Cars,” Esurance found that only 17 percent of 1,000 […]

July 17, 2018

Roadbuilding

Fla.’s I-4 Ultimate faces negative Moody’s outlook after builder seeks delay, $100M extra

The rating action follows the builder’s request for a 245-day delay and an additional $100 million in compensation filed with the FDOT. Details here.

July 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

Mich. DOT begins work on $110M I-94 project

The $110 million road construction project will stretch for 9 miles on Interstate 94 in Michigan. Construction is expected to be completed late 2019.

July 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

Neal introduces fast-spray sealcoat package for protecting roads

This package from Neal combines the company’s High-Volume Road Maintenance Vehicle with the drivable DA 350 for quick prep work and curb-and-gutter sealcoating.

July 13, 2018

Roadbuilding

Firefighters hose down overheated Michigan Ave. bascule bridge in Chicago

Chicago DOT says that the temperature was getting too hot and the bridge was expanding longitudinally and latitudinally. Watch the video here on Equipment World

July 13, 2018

Roadbuilding

Blast downs last piece of old Harrison Ave. Bridge in Scranton in seconds

The new bridge that took its place opened to traffic in December 2017, and demolition of the old bridge began in April 2018. Watch the video on Equipment World.

July 12, 2018