Tag: Federal Highway Administration

Roadbuilding

Painstaking, 3-year rehab of iconic Arlington Memorial Bridge completed

The 88-year-old bridge is now open to traffic and marks one of the largest infrastructure projects in National Park Service history. Details and video here.

December 10, 2020

Roadbuilding

Emergency federal money heading to states for road, bridge repairs after natural disasters

The Federal Highway Administration is set to infuse $653.2 million to states for emergency road and bridge repairs needed because of natural disasters. In all, 37 states, along with Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, will receive some portion of the funds. The funding includes the following: $229 million for California for continued repairs […]

March 6, 2020

Roadbuilding

States win $8 million in FHWA grants to study innovative roadwork techniques

Accelerated bridge construction, ultra-high-performance concrete and a robotic crash truck are a few of the roadwork innovations some states and local governments will be using this year, thanks to $8 million in federal grants. The Federal Highway Administration announced the grants for state and local governments in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, […]

January 29, 2020

Roadbuilding

Oregon gives owners of fuel-efficient vehicles a choice: higher registration fee or mileage fee

Oregon drivers will not only pay a higher gas tax starting in January but those driving fuel-efficient vehicles will have a higher registration fee to account for the lower amount of gas taxes they pay. Fuel-efficient vehicle drivers, however, will have the option to pay a lower registration fee, if they sign up for the […]

December 27, 2019

Roadbuilding

Concrete industry champions Ed Denton, Peter Deem honored by ACPA

The American Concrete Pavement Association has announced the winners of its Distinguished Service Awards, which recognize contributions by people in the concrete industry and top projects.   Honorary Life Membership ACPA recast its honorary life membership and named it in honor of Leet “Ed” Denton, retired president of Denton Enterprises of St. Clair Shores, Michigan. […]

December 19, 2019

Roadbuilding

Feds propose rule to improve highway-rail crossings, issue update to crossing handbook

States would be required to develop and implement new or updated highway-rail grade crossing action plans, under a proposed rule by the Federal Railroad Administration. “Grade crossing collisions are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths in America, but nearly every one of them is preventable,” says FRA Administrator Ronald L. Batory. “The action plans provide […]

December 11, 2019

Roadbuilding

NAPA: Use of recycled asphalt in paving reaches record high

More than 85 million tons of recycled materials were used in new asphalt mixtures in 2018, most of that being recycled asphalt pavement (RAP). Details here.

October 7, 2019

Roadbuilding

Repeal of 103-year-old rule opens door to innovative road-safety devices

A 103-year-old federal procurement rule that road-industry advocates say stifled the use of road-safety products by state and local governments has been repealed by the Federal Highway Administration. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), which fought for repeal of the “proprietary products rule” for years, lauded the decision September 26, saying it will […]

September 30, 2019

Roadbuilding

NAPA releases third installment of Sustainable Asphalt Pavements: A Practical Guide

The National Asphalt Pavement Association’s (NAPA) released the third installment in the Sustainable Asphalt Pavements: A Practical Guide series, “Procuring and Evaluating Sustainability,” is now available. The 14-page book outlines how public projects are starting to incorporate and reward sustainable construction practices. “Owner agencies are looking to incorporate sustainability into their projects, whether it’s green construction […]

September 27, 2019

Roadbuilding

Pa. bridge becomes first in U.S. for EIT corrosion-detection system

The Coplay-Northampton Bridge replacement will be the first to use an electrically isolated tendon system to detect corrosion on post-tension tendons.

July 22, 2019

Roadbuilding

FHWA and NAPA release online video series on asphalt pavement principles

The videos feature industry figures discussing best practices for pavement performance and highlight innovation and collaboration in modern asphalt works.

June 26, 2019

Roadbuilding

NAPA releases second book in sustainable asphalt pavements guide series

As part of the Sustainable Asphalt Pavements: A Practical Guide series, the National Asphalt Pavement Association released “Sustainability Specifics.”

June 6, 2019