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Roadbuilding

Golden Gate Bridge celebrates 81 years

The famous suspension bridge is 8,981 feet long (1.7 miles), 90 feet wide, weighs a total of 887,000 tons, and contains approximately 88,000 tons of steel.

June 7, 2018

Roadbuilding

Tests show effectiveness of police cruisers’ flashing blue lights in freeway work zones

Florida DOT tests in both Daytona Beach and Gainsville both say yes. See the stipulations and test results here on Equipment World.

June 6, 2018

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ICRI hires Bruns as full-time certification manager

Bruns brings extensive private and public sector experience to the position, and holds degrees from Purdue University and Indiana University. Details here.

June 6, 2018

Roadbuilding

NTSB report on Ariz. Uber death finds operator “relied on” for braking driverless car; emergency braking system was disabled

According to the NTSB report, despite being in computer mode, the Uber car's automatic braking system was disabled and is did not have a driver alert system.

June 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

Wyo. DOT closes temporary bridge due to scouring from heavy river flows

The temporary bridge was constructed to carry traffic until the new bridge was completed — the new structure has been designed to current standards. More here.

June 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

Better Roads Start at the Bottom: Best practices for a stable base

From the contractor’s perspective, best practices begin with meeting criteria and specifications from the agency or owner. Find out more on Equipment World.

June 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Tenn. DOT: I-440 could be rebuilt 2 years faster by closing segments

TDOT is considering closing road segments rather than following traditional construction methods for the reconstruction on Interstate 440 at Nashville.

June 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

TRIP: Ga. making progress but still faces big funding needs for aging infrastructure

As population and congestion grow through all parts of Georgia, infrastructure is taking a big hit with more and more people on the road.

June 1, 2018

Roadbuilding

Ariz. DOT uses temporary bridge to keep I-10 open during bridge renovation

When work on the eastbound bridge is completed, eastbound traffic will return to using the regular bridge and westbound traffic will use the temporary bridge.,When work on the eastbound bridge is completed, eastbound traffic will return to using the regular bridge and westbound traffic will use the temporary bridge.,When work on the eastbound bridge is completed, eastbound traffic will return to using the regular bridge and westbound traffic will use the temporary bridge.

June 1, 2018

Roadbuilding

$11B Ill. road, bridge plan has new ‘asset management’ focus

The Illinois DOT's plans have been modified to an asset management approach focused on roads, bridges, and smaller repairs intended to save money over time.

May 31, 2018

Roadbuilding

WisDOT awards I-94 reconstruction project to Michels Corp.

The I-94 reconstruction project, projected to be completed in Nov 2019, goes to Michels Corp. after their $168 million bid was reviewed by the Wisconsin DOT.

May 31, 2018

Roadbuilding

Construction set in Houston for more sections of largest highway loop in U.S.

Construction is expected to begin in the fall around the Houston area on the next stages of what is expected to become the largest highway loop in the country.

May 30, 2018