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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

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

“Dent” in Texas bridge reported by drivers turns out to be much more

Turns out the problem was much worse than just a dent. Crews discovered that the bridge metal was eroding causing the bridge deck to sag. Details here.

July 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

Recently renovated Ga. historic bridge spared from U-Haul truck by warning beam

The 7-foot warning beams with radar-triggered flashing warning signs were installed in 2009 to protect the bridge because it was getting hit so often.

July 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

30-ton beams delivered to PennDOT bridge replacement project

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is in the middle of a $1.1 million bridge replacement project on Farrandsville Road over Lick Run near Lock Haven, Pa., WNEP reports. Recently, five 60,000-pound bridge beams were transported to the bridge site and set in place by two cranes. PennDOT says the 52-foot bridge was originally a railroad bridge […]

June 22, 2018

Roadbuilding

$1.5B in highway, bridge grants awarded by USDOT

Bridge and highway projects large & small around the country are scheduled to receive an infusion of federal money after the U.S. DOT announced its INFRA Grants.

June 14, 2018

Roadbuilding

R.I. begins collecting first tractor-trailer-only tolls; trucking associations plan legal challenge

The electronic toll systems will target tractor/truck tractors, pulling a trailer/trailers, deemed as Class 8 or above. Tolls will be added on other highways.

June 12, 2018

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

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

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

Colo. town celebrates opening of replacement bridge

Back in 2013, the old McConnell bridge was destroyed by flood waters. The new bridge is said to have a more flood-resistant design than the previous bridge.

May 22, 2018

Roadbuilding

Nevada earthquake lab testing safeguards for Accelerated Bridge Construction connections

The goal was to prove the bridge connections are ready to be part of Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques to help provide earthquake safeguards.

May 18, 2018