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Roadbuilding

Two Md. DOT SHA bridge projects receive transportation awards

Two Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) projects received 2019 America’s Transportation Awards — the Dover Bridge won in the Quality of Life/Community Development, Medium Project category; and a project to increase capacity on the Severn River Bridge won in the Operations Excellence, Small Project category. “Under Governor Larry Hogan’s leadership, MDOT […]

July 24, 2019

Roadbuilding

Caltrans awards $275 million SAC 5 project to Granite and Teichert

Granite and Teichert have been awarded the $275 million SAC 5 corridor enhancement project for Caltrans. Construction will start later this year. Details here.

July 2, 2019

Roadbuilding

Rubble from Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct will be used to fill Battery Street Tunnel

The concrete comes from the Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition and will fill the now-decommissioned Battery Street Tunnel. Details on Equipment World.

June 5, 2019

Roadbuilding

INDOT begins work on last section of I-69 project

Section 6, the last section between Martinsville and I-465 in Indianapolis, is getting travel lanes and will be converting SR 37 into an interstate. More here.

May 1, 2019

Roadbuilding

Conn. governor looks to private investors for electronic highway tolls

Lacking federal help, one U.S. governor is moving ahead to help drum up private funds for needed road maintenance and improvement projects. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said this week that he is exploring bringing in private investment to help pay for constructing electronic highway tolls through a partnership with the state, the Hartfield Courant reports. […]

March 12, 2019

Roadbuilding

After road worker killed filling potholes, Neb. lawmakers mull safety changes

The grieving family of an Omaha city street crew worker who was killed on the job were among those lobbying lawmakers for changes intended to make roadway work sites safer. Salvatore “Sammy” Fidone, 48, was working on a two-truck crew to fill potholes on Jan. 23, 2017, and standing on the driver’s side of his city […]

March 7, 2019

Roadbuilding

Volvo opens spring registration for Road Institute courses

Volvo Construction Equipment Road Institute has openings for courses on paver and compactor operation and maintenance. Get more information on Equipment World.

March 5, 2019

Roadbuilding

From bonding to bidding, free Ill. workshop aims to help contractors

The workshop will help emerging and established construction firms learn how to participate on highway and vertical construction contracts. Details here.

February 21, 2019

Roadbuilding

New call in Ohio for increased gas tax as ODOT funds dwindle for upkeep, projects

In Ohio there's push for a raise in the 28-cents-a gallon gas tax. Members of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Transportation Infrastructure have asked for the hike while releasing their report on options for maintaining and enhancing Ohio’s transportation infrastructure.

February 20, 2019

Roadbuilding

In roadbuilding and bridge inspections, drones cut time, costs and safety risks

Drones have become an integral tool for saving time and money, as well as for reporting progress on construction projects. Learn more on Equipment World.

February 19, 2019

Roadbuilding

Kan. DOT investing $160M to strengthen highway system

The Kansas DOT plans to invest $160 million in revenue to kickstart delayed projects. Get details on Kansas Department of Transportation's infrastructure plans.

February 15, 2019

Roadbuilding

Tributes for retiring NAPA president Acott tell of industry icon who fostered alliances, innovation

The National Asphalt Pavement Association's retiring president, Mike Acott, was honored at the association's 64th annual meeting. Learn more about Acott here.

January 31, 2019