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Roadbuilding
Worker struck and killed by dump truck inside Massachusetts work zone
A construction worker was struck and killed along a Massachusetts highway early Wednesday. According to a report from MassLive.com, the unidentified worker was hit by a dump truck inside work zone on the southbound side of Interstate 91 in Holyoke. The Massachusetts State Police are investigating the incident but have not yet given details on what […]
June 11, 2015
Roadbuilding
Lighting the Way: Equipment updates, lighting plans maximize nighttime paving efforts
Nighttime paving is that nearly ubiquitous scene played out across the United States beginning in late spring. While it’s viewed as a hindrance to late commuters, night owls or overnight trucking, it’s a necessary part of paving contracting in order to meet deadlines, avoid traffic congestion, and in some cases, blistering heat. When working at […]
June 2, 2015
Roadbuilding
Highway worker dies after being struck by minivan in Wisconsin
A worker was killed Tuesday inside a Wisconsin work zone after being hit by a minivan. According to a report from the Wausau Daily Herald, Derek Stempa, 30, was working as a flagman along Highway 47 in Red Springs when a Dodge Grand Caravan driving south struck him around 11:45 a.m. Stempa was pronounced dead at the hospital. […]
May 27, 2015
Roadbuilding
Semi causes 4-vehicle crash into work zone, killing Colorado DOT worker
A Colorado Department of Transportation worker was killed last week after a four-vehicle crash in a construction zone. David Morris, 61, was driving a CDOT dump truck when a semi-truck failed to stop at a construction zone on Highway 50 Friday afternoon, CBS Denver reported. Traffic on the road was reduced to one lane because of […]
May 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
New U.S.-Canada bridge will be named for a hockey legend
The new bridge connecting Canada to America in Detroit will borrow its name from an icon in both countries. According to a report from Crain’s Detroit Business, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the $2.1 billion bridge will be called the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Harper made the announcement in Windsor with Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder along with […]
May 15, 2015
Roadbuilding
Sustainable pavement methods mature, but the future calls for more measurable results
Discussing sustainability in most industries usually elicits one of a couple of responses: either groans, rolling eyes and shuffling feet; or zombie-like stares off in the distance that clearly signify the listener is tuning out. But in the pavement sector, people are more attentive to the issue. Paving contractors, whether they be involved in asphalt […]
May 6, 2015
Roadbuilding
Bipartisan Senate bill would offer a tax credit for transportation projects
A Republican and a Democratic crossed party lines to propose a bill Monday that would provide a tax credit for road projects. The Hill reports Senators Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) proposed the “Move America Act of 2015” as Congress rolls closer to the May 31 deadline to extend transportation funding as the Highway […]
May 5, 2015
Roadbuilding
Michigan TAMC releases road condition dashboards with historical data
The Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC) has created a series of online “dashboards” that provide road condition comparisons across the state. The 2014 Pavement and Pavement Comparison Dashboards provide overall views of pavements, pavement comparisons, bridge and bridge comparisons, traffic data, safety information, preventative road maintenance details, and statewide road and bridge expenditures by category. […]
April 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
APA announces 7 state DOTs as winners for 2014 Perpetual Pavement Awards
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA), in coordination with the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) have selected seven transportation agencies to receive the 2014 Perpetual Pavement Awards, honoring these departments for their work in successful “long-life” asphalt roads. NCAT engineers evaluate “well-performing asphalt pavements” that are 35 years old or older, have had no structural […]
April 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
Hamm unveils improved Easy Drive operation panel for rollers; will roll out to all models
[imagebrowser id=242] At Intermat, Hamm has introduced a new operator’s interface for its rollers which greatly improves over the current instrumentation while establishing a consistent panel the company will use across the lineup. The panel is anchored by a mini control knob steering wheel positioned to the left of the panel’s buttons and switches rather than […]
April 22, 2015
Roadbuilding
TRIP report ties Michigan economic health to road and bridge conditions
The Road Improvement Program’s latest report examining the conditions of Michigan’s transportation system identifies issues with “long-term economic growth” if roads and bridges within the state are not improved within the next few years. “Failure to make needed improvements to Michigan’s transportation system could threaten the state’s economic recovery,” the organization said. In the report, […]
April 22, 2015
Roadbuilding
Web tool analyzes impact of long-term pavement treatments across states, highways
Web-based IRI Explorer (www.iriexplorer.com) uses data from the Federal Highway Administration’s Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) database to study the long-term impact of various pavement treatments on road smoothness. Life Cycle Solutions created the program with funding from the National Asphalt Pavement Association and the State Asphalt Pavement Associations. Users can review historical data of different […]
April 22, 2015
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