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Roadbuilding

Incoming House transportation cmte. chief urging White House to back more funding for U.S. roads, bridges

U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee head is urging the White House to support funding the improving the U.S. roads, bridges and airports.

January 9, 2019

Roadbuilding

IBT of Miami wins $5M contract for FDOT project

IBT – a global construction company headquartered in Miami – has been awarded a $5 million contract with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a road improvement project that includes addressing a dangerous intersection. The project on State Road 64 at the intersection of Rye Road includes: multi-lane roundabout construction milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements lighting and signing landscaping […]

December 14, 2018

Roadbuilding

USDOT awards $1.5B in BUILD transportation grants; $11B requested

The Department of Transportation announces that a total of $1.5 billion in federal grant funding has been awarded to 91 projects throughout the United States.

December 12, 2018

Roadbuilding

Wash. State DOT’s $11.6M project includes using geosynthetics for bridge decks

The Washington State DOT is working on a big project that includes replacing three miles of bridge deck pavement. Get more details here on Equipment World.

December 11, 2018

Roadbuilding

Ill. Tollway approves $82.2M in contracts in Nov.

This includes the Illinois Tollway’s $4 billion Central Tri-State Tollway Project to increase capacity, reduce congestion and improve travel reliability.

December 7, 2018

Roadbuilding

Caltrans applies 65 shield markings to help drivers navigate Sacramento area freeways

Drivers in the Sacramento, California area have a new way to help them navigate the freeways. See what Caltrans did to lend a helping hand on Equipment World.

November 14, 2018

Roadbuilding

USDOT provided $64B for key infrastructure projects in FY18

The U.S. Department of Transportation provided over $60 billion during the 2018 year specifically for infrastructure projects. Learn more on Equipment World.

November 2, 2018

Roadbuilding

In national first, TxDOT helping employees become certified in work zone safety

Texas has helped hundreds of its employees earn the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals. Get more details on Equipment World.

October 26, 2018

Roadbuilding

Groups working to recruit more women to transportation workforce

ARTBA and the WTS have formed an alliance to support and advance women in the transportation infrastructure sector. Get more heavy equipment industry news here.

October 23, 2018

Roadbuilding

$26.3M in Sept. contracts for Illinois Tollway construction

The Illinois Tollway BoD approved two construction contracts and three professional engineering service contracts at a September meeting. Learn more here.

October 5, 2018

Roadbuilding

TRIP: Driving on deficient roads carries $6.8B price tag for Wisc. drivers

TRIP has released information showing that driving on deteriorating and congested roads is costing Wisconsin drivers $6.8B each year. Learn more today.

September 20, 2018

Roadbuilding

TFIC takes legislators on tour of Ill. roads, bridges to stress need for transportation funding

Illinois state legislators are touring the state of Illinois to gain insight on the state's needs for transportation infrastructure funding. Details here.

September 12, 2018